Last Updated on March 25, 2026 by Alterations Express Staff
Fitter/Front Counter Associate – Fairlawn
Fitter/Sewing Assistant/Front Counter Associate:
Pay: Starting at – $15.50 – $17.00 per hour
We’re currently seeking to expand our team of friendly, capable customer service associates! The primary focus of this role is to greet customers, manage the flow of fittings with seamstresses, take payments, and process orders with our state-of-the-art POS system.
Applicants will be provided with the following benefits:
- Commission Bonuses
- Paid Vacation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Scheduling (Closed Every Sunday!)
As part of this role, our Front Counter Associates are required to learn to fit clothing and conduct professional fittings for our customers, as well as build a knowledge base regarding sewing, alterations, and tailoring to best serve our customers.
Candidates should be comfortable in a customer service role and have a desire for continued education through on-the-job training. Applicants for this position should have a desire to learn more about fittings, alterations, and tailoring. A certain level of mobility is required for this position.
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 7pm
Friday: 9 am – 6pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Immediate positions are available in our Akron/Fairlawn location in Fairlawn, Ohio!
About Alterations Express:
Alterations Express is a salon-style alteration and tailoring house with walk-in service, spacious dressing rooms, fitting specialists, and an extraordinary team of tailors and seamstresses at every storefront location. Our staff delivers a truly unique customer experience and provides a service style that has completely revolutionized the alterations and tailoring industry.
Our goal was simple: to refashion the vocation of tailoring and broaden accessibility to a force of experts, making it possible for anyone to experience the ease, comfort, and confidence that comes from a professionally tailored fit. Family-owned and operated, Alterations Express employs hundreds across two states and is a one-of-a-kind brand trusted by brides, business professionals, corporations, companies, and schools.
With four generations and more than 70 years of experience in tailoring, formalwear, and garment cleaning, Alterations Express has revolutionized access to tailoring and comprehensive clothing care services. Apply today to join a team of talented, experienced clothing experts and a company that is poised for growth in the future.
Hiring Locations:
- 2965 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
- See our website for our easy store locator with mapping: www.alterations-express.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working at Alterations Express?
- This position does require applicants to have advanced mobility. Are you comfortable bending up and down and being on your feet for extended periods throughout a shift?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Fashion retail: 3 years (Preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
- Tailoring: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sewing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Support: 3 years (Preferred)
- Professionalism: 5 years (Preferred)
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