Chanel Tailor
Chanel in Macau seeks a Tailor to perform bespoke fittings and luxury garment alterations for clients in the boutique.
Overview
Chanel is a preeminent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances. The brand is recognized for meticulous craftsmanship, timeless design and an emphasis on artisanal savoir‑faire; as an employer it cultivates atelier-level expertise and exacting standards across its global boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute precise alterations and bespoke adjustments on haute couture, ready‑to‑wear and leather goods to Chanel fit and finish standards.
- Conduct client fittings, take detailed measurements and provide professional fit consultations to private and retail clients.
- Interpret patterns and perform pattern modifications, draping and re-cutting to achieve intended silhouette and proportion.
- Perform high-quality hand‑sewing, machine stitching, pressing and finishing using techniques appropriate for delicate and luxury fabrics.
- Manage repair requests and restoration work, ensuring longevity and discrete handling of client garments.
- Maintain tailoring workstation and equipment; manage inventories of threads, linings, buttons and bespoke materials.
- Collaborate closely with sales, client advisors and atelier teams to prioritise bespoke orders and meet delivery timelines.
- Uphold strict confidentiality and impeccable presentation when dealing with high‑net‑worth clientele and private commissions.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification or diploma in tailoring, garment construction or fashion technology, or equivalent apprenticeship.
- Demonstrable mastery of hand‑sewing techniques, pattern alteration and fine finishing appropriate to luxury garments.
- Strong eye for detail, fabric behaviour and garment construction with the ability to work on delicate materials (silk, cashmere, leather).
- Excellent client‑facing communication skills and discretion when handling private or bespoke commissions.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict delivery schedules in a boutique environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of professional tailoring experience, preferably within luxury fashion, couture ateliers or high‑end retail tailoring services.
Education
Diploma or vocational qualification in tailoring, garment construction, fashion design, or completion of a formal tailoring apprenticeship; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Macau, Macau, China. Cerulean lists 37 open roles in Macau. The broader Macau area accounts for 47 active listings on Cerulean. In China as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.773 open positions, with 30 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, discretion and refinement. Teams operate within a highly collaborative atelier and retail environment where craft, client service and adherence to brand standards are paramount.
About Cerulean
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