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Bridal Sales Stylist

Novi, MI

Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments

David's Bridal, LLC.

Part Time Bridal Sales

Saginaw, MI · On-site

$15.65 - $20.64/hr

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments

David's Bridal, LLC.

Bridal Sales Stylist

Novi, MI · On-site

$15.65 - $20.64/hr

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments

David's Bridal, LLC.

Part Time Bridal Sales

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$15.65 - $20.64/hr

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments

David's Bridal, LLC.

Part Time Bridal Sales

Taylor, MI · On-site

$15.65 - $20.64/hr

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments

Hanger, Inc.

Clinical Assistant

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide alterations and adjustments to soft goods items as needed * Provide orthotics fitting services independently * Assist with selected patient follow-up care under clinician direction * Complete ...

Hanger, Inc.

Clinical Assistant

Kalamazoo, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide alterations and adjustments to soft goods items as needed * Provide orthotics fitting services independently * Assist with selected patient follow-up care under clinician direction * Complete ...

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Customer Service

Grand Rapids, MI

$15.25 - $21/hr

Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in ... * Assist with all sales promotions and visual updates. * Other duties as assigned. Physical ...

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Welcome Desk Receptionist

Novi, MI · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in ... * Assist with all sales promotions and visual updates. * Other duties as assigned. Physical ...

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Customer Service Representative

Saginaw, MI

$15 - $20.25/hr

Communicate how alterations can play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in ... * Assist with all sales promotions and visual updates. * Other duties as assigned. Physical ...

Behavioral Center of Michigan

LPN

Detroit, MI · On-site

$23.25 - $31.75/hr

Identifies alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions ... Remains in patient areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors. Notifies the ...

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How much do alterations assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for alterations assistant in Michigan is $13.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.55 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an alterations assistant?

Alterations Assistants are professionals who support tailors or seamstresses in adjusting, repairing, and modifying garments to fit clients' needs. Their duties often include marking garments for alterations, sewing, hemming, pressing clothes, and sometimes assisting with fittings. They play a crucial role in ensuring clothing fits perfectly, whether it's for basic repairs or custom changes. Alterations Assistants may work in retail stores, dry cleaners, or specialized tailoring shops. Attention to detail and sewing skills are essential in this role.

How does an alterations assistant typically collaborate with tailors and customers during the garment alteration process?

As an Alterations Assistant, you’ll work closely with tailors by preparing garments for alteration, marking adjustments, and sometimes performing basic sewing tasks under supervision. You’ll also interact with customers to help with fittings, gather alteration details, and ensure their needs are communicated clearly to the tailoring team. This collaborative environment helps you learn industry techniques and customer service skills, which are essential for career advancement in fashion and alterations.

What is the difference between Alterations Assistant vs Tailor?

AspectAlterations AssistantTailor
CredentialsBasic sewing skills, on-the-job trainingAdvanced sewing skills, often formal training or certification
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, dry cleaners, alteration shopsCustom tailoring shops, fashion houses, boutiques
Employer & IndustryClothing retailers, dry cleaners, alteration servicesFashion industry, bespoke tailoring, high-end boutiques

Alterations Assistants typically perform basic sewing and alteration tasks under supervision, often with minimal formal training. In contrast, tailors usually have advanced sewing skills, formal training, and create custom garments. While both roles work in clothing-related environments, tailors focus on bespoke, high-quality work, whereas alterations assistants support routine adjustments in retail or dry cleaning settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an alterations assistant?

To thrive as an Alterations Assistant, you need strong sewing skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with garment construction, often supported by formal training or experience in tailoring. Proficiency using sewing machines, irons, and measuring tools is essential, and knowledge of fabric types and alteration techniques is highly valuable. Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills help build rapport with clients and ensure accurate completion of tasks. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality alterations, meeting customer expectations, and supporting efficient workflow in a busy tailoring or retail environment.
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Infographic showing various Alterations Assistant job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,782 per year, or $13.8 per hour.

Part Time Bridal Sales

David's Bridal, LLC.

Madison Heights, MI • On-site

$15.65 - $20.64/hr

Part-time

Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

David's Bridal rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

BEST. JOB. EVER!
  • Minimal weekday hours required (join for weekends only!)
  • Generous Team Member discount
  • $400 bonus for every referral hired with NO LIMIT*
  • Competitive hourly pay rates & team bonus
  • Get Paid Early!

*Additional terms and conditions apply.
At David's Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches a personal style-or the career that is a perfect fit. Join a company that dominates the products in their category - 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!
We make dreams happen-apply today!
The Stylist is responsible for providing and maintaining a positive, friendly, empathetic and professional selling experience with all customers. Stylists are responsible for providing 5-Star Customer Service to all David's Bridal customers, achieving sales goals and productivity by expertly following our selling behaviors, and performing duties related to the presentation and operations of the store. S/he reports to the Store Manager in partnership with the Sales Manager. Bridal Stylists are brand ambassadors and demonstrate the values and critical success factors of the David's Bridal brand.
Essential Job Functions:
Customer Focus
  1. Welcome all customers with genuine, friendly enthusiasm over the phone and in person, communicate clearly and concisely adapting style to suit customers.
  2. Use all systems to manage the customer flow to deliver 5-star customer experience (Appointments/Customers/Point of sale system). Use iPad tools to research and enthusiastically communicate this information to the customer.
  3. Responsible for providing exceptional service to multiple customers at one time and contribute to the store achievement of 5-Star Customer Service. Proactively address customer concerns with confidence. Know when to escalate and partner with leadership team.
  4. Prepare for customer appointments by reviewing the customer profiles, favorites and preparing a fitting room.
  5. Build a relationship by welcoming customers to the store, asking questions and listening to understand customer expectations and needs (emotional and practical).
  6. Strive to identify the perfect gown/dress in the customer's first three try-ons.
  7. Review Timeline Calendar and set future appointments aligning to customer needs; follow up with customers to remind/set future sales.
  8. Communicate how alterations do play an important role in perfecting the dress for her event in partnership with Alterations. Promote all alterations services and personalization options. Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to Alterations appointments
  9. Ensure proper measurements are taken and entered into events as required for ordering dresses and minimizing returns and exchanges.
  10. Maintain store-standards (clean, organized, promotional readiness) to support a flawless shopping experience. Reports any broken or damaged equipment to store management.
  11. Maintains high dress code standards for her/himself per the Dress Code.
  12. Offer David's Bridal loyalty & partners program to support and promote one stop for all life events.

Analyzing & Decision Making
  1. Respond promptly to all customer questions providing product and service information. Build relationships to meet or exceed customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Managing Performance
  1. Maintain David's Bridal hourly sales productivity standards by utilizing the 5-Step Selling Process.
  2. Supports all cash wrap behaviors and processes transactions with accuracy to make every customer feel celebrated. (Ask about shopping experience, sell additional add-ons and promote services, confirm contact information, review receipt/polices, and schedule all future appointments). Maintain knowledge of and follow procedures for special order dresses.
  3. Consistently achieve a 65% or greater platform conversion.
  4. Consistently achieve add-on goals, headpiece 75%, foundations 10% and shoes 20%.
  5. Sets come back appointments for the complete wedding party including Bridesmaids, Mother-of-the-Bride and Flower Girl.
  6. Become the trusted advisor to his or her customer by completing training in a timely manner and continually building product knowledge and fashion trend expertise.
  7. Strive to become a Circle of Excellence member by exceeding sales targets.

Managing Change
  1. Execute new processes, behaviors, contests and programs as assigned.
  2. Perform duties and tasks as assigned by store management including:
    1. Promotion and sign set up
    2. Merchandising and visual changes
    3. Markdowns and inventory counts

Gaining Commitment
  1. Actively support the store team to achieve sales, service and operational goals.
  2. Accurately clock in and out for all scheduled shifts, breaks and meals.
  3. Follow all loss prevention, security processes and policies.

Developing Self & Others
  1. Focus on own development and learning, complete all training as assigned for on-going development.
  2. Celebrate successes of team members. Share sales expertise and product knowledge with fellow stylists.
  3. Open to coaching and feedback to improve behaviors and/or processes. Capitalize on feedback from coaching conversations with managers.
  4. Complete all required myLearning courses within the first 90 days and remain current with myLearning Curriculum

Competencies:
Personal integrity
  1. Match words with actions to build trust and respect.

Drive
  1. Strive to achieve results through determination and commitment.
  2. Keep going during difficult or challenging times/situations.

Teamwork
  1. Build and maintain positive relationships within and across teams.
  2. Additional duties as needed.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; reach for tools and objects with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to and hear customers. The employee must occasionally lift to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see up close and at a distance, as well as use peripheral vision and depth perception, and be able to look at, read, and use a computer and electronic devices for long periods of time.
Education & Credentials:
High school diploma or an equivalent degree. Having 1 -2 years prior retail experience in an apparel, service or specialty store environment, and prior experience with computerized POS system is preferred.
Now that we've popped the question, please say "I do".
Part Time Benefits Include:
  • Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
  • Team Bonus
  • Dayforce Wallet - Get Paid Early!
  • Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period
  • Vision Care
  • Supplemental Insurances- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accidental Injury
  • 401K Program
  • Discount for Identity Theft Protection
  • Discounts for Home and Auto Insurance
  • Discounts for Mobile
  • Legal Benefits (MetLife Hyatt Legal Plans)
  • Pet Insurance

Love wins when love is for Everyone!
Our mission at David's Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.
David's Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David's Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at humanresources@dbi.com or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary.
The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range of $13.20-17.88/hr is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David's Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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About Davids Bridal

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David's Bridal is a premier company in the bridal industry, with its headquarters situated in Conshohocken, PA, US. Established in 1950, it has grown to become a leading global bridal store that specializes in wedding dresses, prom gowns, and other formal wear. Its vast product range also includes shoes, gifts, and accessories, serving brides and their bridal parties across multiple locations worldwide. The company's core mission is to empower women to look and feel beautiful on their special occasions, offering expert guidance and personalized support to each customer. David's Bridal prides itself on its commitment to quality, style, and service, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the bridal industry.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Conshohocken, PA, US

Year founded

1950

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