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Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

Tailor Fitter Alterations Specialist

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must hold couture training and have significant initial experience in soft tailoring and structured tailoring.
  • The candidate must be passionate about the fashion or luxury industry.
  • The candidate must be able to handle urgent situations and find solutions.
  • The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
  • The candidate must be organized, rigorous, detail-oriented, and strongly service-oriented.
  • The candidate should be proactive, curious, and open-minded.
  • The candidate must demonstrate intercultural openness.
  • The candidate must have fluent English.
  • The candidate must have advanced knowledge of sewing techniques, fitting ceremonial practices, garment fit, and the feasibility assessment of alterations.

Responsibilities

  • Take measurements on garments.
  • Place pins according to the Maison’s established fitting procedure.
  • Recommend alterations to adapt garments to each client’s unique morphology.
  • Write and complete alteration forms.
  • Participate in the final fitting.
  • Ensure the garment fits properly according to the client’s needs.
  • Ensure the altered garment is properly received by the client or the Fashion Advisor.
  • Identify alterations quickly and discreetly and recommend them in accordance with the style established by the Studio.
  • Verify alteration forms for consistency and enter measurements into the database.
  • Organize alteration stages according to the workload, including basting and pinning.
  • Assess the time required for each alteration, communicate the completion time and any estimate to the client, and explain potential effects on the garment.
  • Assemble garments and complete their finishing.
  • Prepare garments for client collection and inform the Fashion Advisor when each piece is ready.
  • Understand and support the Maison’s business priorities.
  • Adapt to the boutique’s changing scheduling needs and use of new tools.
  • Participate in and lead morning briefings to present garment alteration specifics or tailoring expertise.
  • Contribute to the effective operation of the alterations service.
  • Ensure traceability of alteration forms by recording all alterations in CASS.
  • Track leather and knitwear pieces sent to an external service provider for alteration.
  • Monitor supplies and equipment levels and place orders when needed.
  • Check that machines and tools are in good condition.

Desired Qualifications

  • Passion for fashion or luxury.
  • Proactive, curious, and open-minded approach.
  • Intercultural openness.

About the Company

Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

1) What does Chanel do? Chanel is a luxury fashion house that offers a range of high-end products including fashion, accessories, fragrances, skincare, makeup, jewelry, and watches, targeting affluent customers worldwide. 2) How does its product work? It designs and sells premium, timeless items through owned boutiques, official online channels, and authorized retailers, supported by strong marketing, fashion shows, and brand storytelling to maintain desirability and loyalty. 3) How is Chanel different from competitors? It combines a storied brand heritage with exclusive, premium products and strict distribution control, creating a sense of rarity and prestige that appeals to luxury buyers. 4) What is Chanel's goal? To preserve its elite brand status while growing a loyal, affluent customer base by delivering consistently refined, timeless designs and a premium consumer experience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$770M
Headquarters
Argueil, France
Founded
1883

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