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Alterations Manager (New York)

Prestigious Ready to Wear and Bridal Designer, Monique Lhuillier, is seeking an Alterations Manager who will be responsible for providing exemplary service to our clients in all facets of the Alterations process at our Melrose Place Flagship in Los Angeles. This includes but not limited to: expectations related to fit, custom modifications, and re-sizing of garments.

The Alterations Manager will maintain the department’s processes, productivity, and procedures to ensure proper communication and profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7+ years of experience in managing an Atelier or Workroom environment
  • Advanced Technical Skills (Pattern, draping, construction)
  • Ability to maintain professional communication with coworkers and clients
  • Expert knowledge of garment construction/fit
  • Experience operating an industrial sewing machine
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, manages time in an efficient way, and effectively implement feedback

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Manage an effective and motivated team of machine operators and hand finishers
  • Capable of managing an intense fitting schedule of clients as well as assisting with sewing, steaming, pressing and finishing merchandise
  • Perform and complete alterations according to Monique Lhuillier guidelines and service standards
  • Determine the required alterations needed to achieve the desired fit for Bridal and Ready to Wear garments
  • Accurately measure and mark garments needing to be altered using the fit methods of Monique Lhuillier
  • Document all required alteration instructions and oversee work performed by assigned sewers
  • Oversee the completion of assigned garments to ensure quality and accuracy is maintained
  • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and customer requests in a fast-paced environment
  • Review bridal fitting scheduling to ensure efficient and realistic expectations that benefit the client, boutique, and work room efficiency
  • Ensure customers receive a superior fitting experience and receive high-quality alterations within the stated time frame
  • Be the liaison between the sales team and client regarding fit, custom modifications, and alterations pricing
  • Oversee Workroom hours and payroll submissions
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Size Guide
READY TO WEAR COLLECTION SIZE CHART
US 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
BUST 32.5"
33.5"
34.5"
35.5"
36.5"
37.5"
39"
40.5"
42"
43.5"
WAIST
24"
25"
26"
27"
28"
29"
30.5"
32"
33.5"
35"
HIPS
35"
36"
37"
38"
39"
40"
41.5"
43"
44.5"
46"
CONVERSION CHART
US UK ITALY FRANCE JAPAN
0 4 30 34 5
2 6 40 36 7
4 6-8 40-42 36-38 7-9
6 8-10  42-44 38-40 9-11
8 12 44 40 11
10 14 46 42 13
12 16 48 44 15
14 18 50 46 17
16 20 52 48 19
18 22 54 50 21

* PLEASE NOTE THAT CONVERSIONS ARE APPROXIMATIONS

SHOE SIZE CHART
US IT UK FR
5 35 2 36
5.5 35.5 2.5 36.5
6 36 3 37
6.5 36.5 3.5 37.5
7 37 4 38
7.5 37.5 4.5 38.5
8 38 5 39
8.5 38.5 5.5 39.5
9 39 6 40
9.5 39.5 6.5 40.5
10 40 7 41
10.5 40.5 7.5 41.5
11 41 8 42
ML MONIQUE LHUILLIER SIZE CHART
US 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
BUST 32.5" 33.5" 34.5" 35.5" 36.5" 38" 39.5" 41" 43"
WAIST 25" 26" 27" 28" 29" 30.5" 32" 33.5" 33.5"
HIP 35" 36" 37" 38" 39" 40.5" 42" 43.5" 45.5"
MONIQUE LHUILLIER X HANKY PANKY SIZE CHART
EXTRA SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
PANT SIZE 0 - 2 4 - 6 8 - 10 12 - 14
BUST 32" - 33" 34" - 35" 36" - 37" 38" - 40"
WAIST 24" - 25" 26" - 27" 28" - 29" 30" - 33"
HIPS 34" - 35" 36" - 37" 38" - 39" 40" - 43"
 
TRIANGLE BRALETTES EXTRA SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
BRA SIZE EQUIVALENT 32 A/B 34 A/B 36 A/B 38 A/B
SOFT BRAS EXTRA SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
BRA SIZE EQUIVALENT 30 A/B - 32 A 32 B/C - 34 A/C 34 C - 36 A/B 36 C - 38 A/B


* PLEASE NOTE THAT ML MONIQUE LHUILLIER IS OUR CONTEMPOARY COLLECTION. SIZING DOES VARY FROM OUR SIGNATURE READY TO WEAR COLLECTION.