Chanel Garment Care Specialist
- Location
- AubervilliersÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an emblematic French maison of haute couture and luxury goods, renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship and atelier savoir‑faire. As an employer, Chanel maintains dedicated production and restoration workshops in Paris and globally, where artisanal technique, discretion and product integrity are paramount.
Chanel seeks an experienced Garment Care Specialist in Aubervilliers for a 12-month contract with La Sirène, specializing in luxury textile restoration and pressing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Diagnose stains according to nature, textile composition, and age, applying La Sirène protocols for grease, oxidizable, coloured, protein, tannin, and colour-transfer stains
- Execute precision stain removal on delicate textiles and sensitive embellishments (embroideries, sequins, leather, tweed, muslin) using appropriate tools including extraction tables and steam equipment
- Perform pre-treatment stain removal, including preparation and colorfastness testing, to preserve the integrity of luxury garments
- Press high-end textiles and luxury pieces with sensitivity to fibre type (silk, cashmere, muslin, tweed, wool, organza), achieving impeccable drape and volume retention
- Complete finishing work according to couture standards: perfect hang, volume retention, crease verification, and line/trim alignment
- Hang or fold garments according to 19M standards prior to delivery
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail and quality control throughout all processes
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in garment pressing/stain removal, high-end dry cleaning, couture workshop, or industrial laundry
- Excellent knowledge of natural and synthetic fibres and textile composition
- Mastery of professional stain removal and pressing techniques
- Confirmed experience cleaning and pressing delicate, embellished, or luxury-grade pieces
- Meticulous attention to detail with an appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship
- Ability and willingness to learn innovative techniques
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in high-end pressing, stain removal, couture workshop environments, or industrial laundry and textile care. Experience with luxury-grade, delicate, and embellished garments is essential.
Education
Professional training or certification in textile care, pressing, stain removal, or related craft is advantageous but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Aubervilliers, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel’s workshops prize artisanal mastery, discretion and an unwavering commitment to product excellence. Teams operate within a structured, craft‑focused environment where technical skill is valued and continual refinement of technique is encouraged.
About Cerulean
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