Chanel Alteration Specialist

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Location
South Korea
└Seoul
└Seoul
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 17, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, global luxury house known for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty lines. Renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and exacting quality standards, the brand sustains an international network of ateliers and boutiques where heritage techniques and modern innovation coexist.

Chanel is hiring an Alteration Specialist in Seoul to perform couture-level fittings and precision garment alterations for clients and ateliers.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute high-precision garment alterations and repairs for couture, ready-to-wear and accessory items, ensuring adherence to Chanel quality standards.
  • Conduct client fittings and measure adjustments, advising on fit solutions while preserving original design intent and garment integrity.
  • Perform hand-sewing, invisible hemming, re-lining, reconstruction and detailed finishing work specific to couture techniques.
  • Modify patterns and drape directly on garments to implement bespoke changes in collaboration with the atelier's patternmakers and design teams.
  • Operate and maintain industrial and domestic sewing equipment (e.g., straight-stitch machines, overlockers) and hand tools to deliver flawless workmanship.
  • Document alteration requests, track work orders and maintain accurate records of client preferences and garment histories.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing garments for quality control, ensuring all alterations meet brand presentation and durability requirements.
  • Manage a small inventory of alteration materials (linings, threads, interfacing, buttons, zippers) and request replenishments as needed.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in garment alterations or tailoring, preferably within a luxury or couture environment.
  • Demonstrable mastery of couture hand-stitching techniques and fine finishing.
  • Strong knowledge of pattern alteration, draping and garment construction principles.
  • Ability to work meticulously with delicate fabrics and embellishments (silk, sequins, beading, lace, feathers).
  • Excellent client-facing manner with discretion and service orientation during fittings.
  • Capacity to prioritize multiple bespoke assignments while maintaining consistent quality.

Skills

Hand-sewing (couture techniques) Pattern alteration and draping Industrial sewing machines Overlock/serger operation Invisible hemming and couture finishing Garment reconstruction and re-lining Pressing and steaming for couture garments Fitting and measurement interpretation Fabric handling for silk, wool, knitwear and embellished textiles Work order documentation

Experience

Several years of hands-on experience in tailoring or alterations, with direct exposure to high-value or couture garments. Prior work in luxury ateliers or with premium fashion brands is strongly preferred.

Education

Vocational diploma or formal training in tailoring/garment construction preferred; equivalent apprenticeship or on-the-job couture experience accepted.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and respect for heritage techniques. Teams operate in a collaborative, client-focused atelier environment where discretion, craftsmanship and consistency are paramount.

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