Chanel Laundry Pressing & Stain-Removal Technician
Chanel in Paris seeks a Laundry Pressing & Stain-Removal Technician — skilled garment finishing and stain-treatment specialist based in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is a privately held, global luxury house celebrated for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, Chanel emphasises artisanal savoir-faire, rigorous quality standards and the preservation of traditional atelier skills across its manufacturing and retail operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform precise pressing, steaming and hand-finishing of high-value garments to Chanel quality standards.
- Identify and treat stains using appropriate chemical and mechanical techniques while preserving fabric integrity.
- Operate and maintain dry-cleaning and finishing equipment, steam irons and finishing tables; ensure routine cleaning and basic troubleshooting.
- Carry out final quality control checks on finished pieces, documenting defects and corrective actions.
- Manage workflow to meet turnaround deadlines and coordinate with ateliers, alteration teams and retail stores for dispatch and returns.
- Maintain inventory of pressing supplies, solvents and finishing consumables; comply with hazardous materials storage and disposal procedures.
- Adhere to workplace health, safety and environmental regulations when handling chemicals and equipment.
Qualifications
- Professional certification or vocational qualification in textile care, pressing or dry-cleaning (e.g., CAP/BEP in related field) preferred.
- Demonstrable knowledge of fabric types, finishes and appropriate stain-treatment methods for delicate and luxury textiles.
- Familiarity with industrial pressing equipment, steam finishing and standard dry-cleaning processes.
- Strong attention to detail and a proven track record of delivering consistent, high-quality garment finishes.
Skills
Experience
Previous professional experience in an atelier, luxury retail laundry, dry-cleaning facility or textile finishing environment is preferred; experience working with high-value or delicate fabrics is especially valued.
Education
Vocational diploma or professional qualification in textile care, garment finishing, dry-cleaning or equivalent; on-the-job apprenticeship experience is acceptable.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.268 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 19 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.678 open roles, including 29 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.215 open roles — 34 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, respect for heritage techniques and collaborative support between ateliers and retail teams. Employees are expected to uphold the brand's uncompromising quality standards while contributing to a professional, detail-oriented environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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