Chanel Seamstress

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Chanel in Vancouver seeks a Seamstress for couture garment construction and alterations in its luxury atelier.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for its couture heritage, ready-to-wear, accessories and fine craftsmanship. Privately owned and recognised for exacting artisanal standards, Chanel operates ateliers and boutiques worldwide and places a premium on skilled craftsmanship, discretion and long-term talent development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute high-precision garment construction and hand-finishing according to couture and ready-to-wear specifications.
  • Perform alterations and fittings for clients and sample pieces, interpreting technical sketches and pattern instructions to achieve perfect fit.
  • Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines, overlock/serger equipment and hand-sewing tools; ensure cleanliness and serviceability of atelier equipment.
  • Work closely with designers, pattern makers and cutters to translate technical sheets into finished garments and prototypes.
  • Inspect garments at each production stage for stitch quality, seam integrity and finish; identify and rectify defects to Chanel quality standards.
  • Handle delicate fabrics (silk, chiffon, lace) and specialty materials (embellishments, leather) with appropriate techniques to prevent damage.
  • Document work progress, maintain alteration records and respect client confidentiality and brand protocols.

Qualifications

  • Excellent hand-sewing and finishing skills, including invisible hemming and couture hand-stitches.
  • Proven ability to work with delicate fabrics and specialty materials (silk, lace, leather, embellishments).
  • Strong pattern-reading skills and experience executing technical specifications and alteration requests.
  • High attention to detail, manual dexterity and a commitment to luxury-quality finishings.
  • Professional demeanour with discretion, reliability and the ability to collaborate within a small atelier team.

Skills

Hand-stitching techniques (invisible stitch, slipstitch, pick-stitch) Industrial sewing machine operation Overlock / serger operation Pressing and finishing techniques Pattern reading and garment alterations Fittings and client alteration management Handling of delicate fabrics and embellishments Quality control and defect identification

Experience

Typically 3+ years working in a couture atelier, luxury ready-to-wear production or bespoke tailoring environment, with demonstrable experience in hand finishes and complex alterations.

Education

Vocational diploma or certificate in fashion, tailoring or garment technology, or equivalent hands-on atelier experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Cerulean lists 63 open roles in Vancouver, including 2 posted recently. The broader British Columbia area accounts for 72 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Canada as a whole, Cerulean currently features 212 open positions, with 8 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel’s ateliers are characterised by a rigorous dedication to craftsmanship, mentorship and preservation of haute couture techniques. The working environment is collaborative and detail-driven, where artisanal skill and discretion are highly valued and continuous craft development is encouraged.

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.