Chanel Tailor
Chanel seeks a Tailor in London (Sloane Street) to perform bespoke alterations and client fittings for the house's luxury clientele.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances. As an employer, the brand prioritizes artisanal savoir‑faire, exacting quality standards and discreet, client‑centric service; roles frequently interact with in‑house ateliers and global retail teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform precision alterations and bespoke finishing on couture and ready‑to‑wear garments to Chanel standards.
- Conduct client measurements and multiple fittings, advising on fit, drape and finish while maintaining discretion and high service levels.
- Execute hand‑stitching, pressing, padding, lining adjustments and structural repairs using couture techniques.
- Alter and adapt patterns for individual clients while preserving the integrity of original design and silhouette.
- Coordinate turnaround times with store management and ateliers to meet delivery deadlines and client expectations.
- Maintain detailed alteration records and garment tracking; ensure confidentiality of client information.
- Manage and maintain tailoring tools, equipment and a pristine in‑store work area in line with brand presentation.
- Undertake quality control inspections on completed garments and remediate any imperfections prior to client collection.
Qualifications
- Formal vocational qualification in tailoring or completed apprenticeship in couture tailoring.
- Proven mastery of couture hand‑stitching, hemming, pad stitching, and complex garment construction.
- Deep knowledge of luxury fabrics (wools, silks, cashmere, tweeds) and appropriate handling techniques.
- Excellent client‑facing manner, discretion and the ability to advise HNW clientele on fit and finish.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bespoke orders and strict deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' professional tailoring experience in a luxury retail environment, couture house or bespoke atelier with demonstrable success delivering high‑end alterations and fittings.
Education
Vocational qualification in tailoring or completed tailoring apprenticeship; formal couture training preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK. Across the England region, Cerulean lists 570 open positions — 7 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 607 open roles in UK, including 7 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The organisation emphasizes mastery of traditional craft, exacting attention to detail and a client‑first mindset. Teams operate with discretion and professionalism, blending atelier artisanship with a luxury retail 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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