Part-Time Retail Tailor
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic team player looking for a retail opportunity in the Chicago area? Do you like to help others and enjoy learning about new products? We have a great job for you!
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Join our dynamic and growing tailoring team at Fjällräven to promote a sustainable outdoor lifestyle!
WHAT WE OFFER
As part of Fjällräven, enjoy benefits like:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Financial wellness program
- Paid Time Off
- Product discounts and access to our outdoor events
- Sustainability focus
The wage range for this role is $21-$24 per hour.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fjallraven spreads its passion for the outdoors globally, focusing on sustainability and creating durable, timeless apparel. Tailors elevate the guest experience through meticulous alterations and professional customizations. Ideal fitters/sewers are familiar with technical fabrics, dedicated, and customer-focused. Retail experience is preferred due to customer interaction.
Top Traits and Values
Fjällräven Tailors value:
- People, products, nature, and sustainability
- Honesty and integrity
- Accountability and responsibility
- Continuous learning and growth
- Collaboration and feedback
- Brand knowledge and eco-initiatives
Nature
Embrace nature's importance and promote sustainability by educating customers on product care, repairs, and our eco-initiatives
Economy
Support a profitable, sustainable business by estimating alteration costs, meticulously tracking repairs, and mastering technical skills for every brand style
Society
Contribute positively to communities, promote diversity, and uphold business ethics, including being familiar with Fjällräven's policies around business ethics, fair labor, animal welfare, and sustainability
Well-Being
Foster open communication, teamwork, and safety, and be a support in training. Demonstrate accountability and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.
WHO YOU ARE
Requirements for this role:
- Advanced alteration/tailoring experience
- Familiarity with materials like wool, down, and leather
- Proficiency with industrial sewing equipment
- Passion for sustainability and the outdoors
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Efficient, organized, adaptable
- Collaborative
- Proficient with basic math
Ready for the adventure? Apply through our brief online application - join us in promoting a sustainable outdoor lifestyle!
Fenix Outdoor is committed to continually striving to create and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities. Our goal is to create a safe, fair and friendly work environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive.
- Department
- Retail Stores
- Role
- Tailor
- Locations
- Fulton Market, Chicago, Illinois, United States
About Fjällräven North America
In 1960, Åke Nordin founded Fjällräven in his basement in the town of Örnsköldsvik in northern Sweden. Today the company’s timeless, functional and durable outdoor equipment enjoys a global presence and can be found in over 70 countries.
Fjällräven’s product range comprises outdoor clothing and accessories for men and women as well as backpacks, tents and sleeping bags. As a company, Fjällräven makes every effort to act responsibly towards people, wildlife and the environment and to encourage people to take an interest in outdoor life.
The company is the initiator of two popular outdoor events, Fjällräven Classic and Fjällräven Polar, which attract thousands of participants every year. Fjällräven is part of Fenix Outdoor AB.
Part-Time Retail Tailor
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic team player looking for a retail opportunity in the Chicago area? Do you like to help others and enjoy learning about new products? We have a great job for you!
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