Chanel Tailor

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.

1. Perform precision alterations and bespoke finishing on couture and ready‑to‑wear garments to Chanel standards.
2. Conduct client measurements and multiple fittings, advising on fit, drape and finish while maintaining discretion and high service levels.
3. Execute hand‑stitching, pressing, padding, lining adjustments and structural repairs using couture techniques.
4. Alter and adapt patterns for individual clients while preserving the integrity of original design and silhouette.
5. Coordinate turnaround times with store management and ateliers to meet delivery deadlines and client expectations.
6. Maintain detailed alteration records and garment tracking; ensure confidentiality of client information.
7. Manage and maintain tailoring tools, equipment and a pristine in‑store work area in line with brand presentation.
8. Undertake quality control inspections on completed garments and remediate any imperfections prior to client collection.

1. Formal vocational qualification in tailoring or completed apprenticeship in couture tailoring.
2. Proven mastery of couture hand‑stitching, hemming, pad stitching, and complex garment construction.
3. Deep knowledge of luxury fabrics (wools, silks, cashmere, tweeds) and appropriate handling techniques.
4. Excellent client‑facing manner, discretion and the ability to advise HNW clientele on fit and finish.
5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bespoke orders and strict deadlines.

1. Hand‑stitching and hand‑finishing
2. Pattern alteration and modification
3. Basting and fitting techniques
4. Pressing and steam finishing
5. Measurement and fitting management
6. Luxury fabric handling and repair

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.

Vocational qualification in tailoring or completed tailoring apprenticeship; formal couture training preferred.

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.