Chanel Alterations Specialist

Location
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 11, 2026

Chanel seeks an Alterations Specialist in Las Vegas, NV to deliver couture-level fittings and alterations at the Wynn boutique.

Overview

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.

Role & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Experience

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.

Education

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

Workplace

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Cerulean lists 141 open roles in Las Vegas, including 7 posted recently. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.

Culture

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.

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.