Chanel Alterations Specialist

Chanel is a globally renowned French maison celebrated for couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, and haute joaillerie. As an employer, the brand is distinguished by its artisanal ateliers, exacting standards of craftsmanship and discretion, and a commitment to nurturing skilled artisans who support a luxury retail and bespoke client experience.

1. Execute precise fittings and alterations for couture and ready-to-wear garments to Chanel standards, including eveningwear, tailored pieces and delicate fabrics.
2. Perform hand finishing and machine work—reworking hems, seams, linings, and closures—while preserving original garment integrity and finish.
3. Collaborate closely with boutique sales and client advisors to schedule fittings, communicate technical needs, and advise clients on fit and alterations timeline.
4. Maintain an orderly atelier: inventory patterns, supplies and equipment; perform routine machine maintenance; and ensure garments are returned pressed and presentation-ready.
5. Apply couture techniques such as hand basting, invisible stitching and delicate beadwork adjustments when required.
6. Document alteration instructions, measurements and job status accurately in the boutique’s client or alterations log, maintaining client confidentiality at all times.

1. Proven professional tailoring/alterations experience within luxury fashion, couture houses, or high-end bridal/evening wear.
2. Demonstrable mastery of couture hand techniques and industrial sewing-machine work, with the ability to work on delicate fabrics (silk, lace, beading).
3. Excellent client-facing skills, discretion, and the capacity to collaborate with sales teams and private clients.
4. Strong time management, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a fluctuating alterations schedule.
5. Legal authorization to work in the United States.

1. Pattern alteration
2. Hand-sewing (invisible stitch, hand basting)
3. Industrial sewing machine operation
4. Overlock / serger
5. Fitting & measurement
6. Luxury fabric handling (silk, lace, beading)
7. Pressing and steaming (couture finishing)

Typically requires 3+ years of hands-on alterations or tailoring experience in luxury retail, couture ateliers, or specialist bridal/evening-wear workshops. Experience with couture finishing and client-facing fittings is strongly preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in tailoring, garment construction, or completion of an apprenticeship in tailoring/alterations is preferred.

Chanel’s workplace emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, refinement and discretion. Staff operate within a collaborative boutique and atelier environment where technical excellence, client care and respect for luxury materials are paramount.