Alterations Assistant Tailor
Chanel in Paris seeks an Alterations Assistant Tailor (alternance) to support couture retouching and fittings in the Paris atelier.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As a privately held luxury house, Chanel combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, sustaining ateliers in Paris and worldwide that emphasize artisanal excellence and meticulous finish.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the atelier’s retouching and alterations workflow under the direction of senior tailors and couturiers.
- Execute precision hand and machine sewing operations to perform fit adjustments, repairs and finishing to couture standards.
- Prepare garments for fittings, attend client or internal fittings when required and implement alteration instructions.
- Operate and maintain sewing equipment and pressing tools; ensure workstations remain organised and compliant with atelier protocols.
- Inspect altered garments for quality, document interventions and liaise with the fitting team to confirm final corrections.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an alternance (work‑study) programme or similar vocational training in tailoring, couture or fashion construction.
- Demonstrable manual dexterity and a rigorous eye for detail consistent with couture finishing.
- Ability to interpret alteration instructions and basic patterns; punctuality and professional presentation for atelier and fittings.
- Comfort working within a collaborative atelier environment and taking direction from senior craftspersons.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: prior exposure to an atelier, internship or vocational placements in tailoring/alterations is preferred but not required; the role is tailored to candidates beginning a work‑study trajectory in couture or tailoring.
Education
Vocational qualification or current enrolment in a tailoring/couture or fashion construction programme (alternance/work‑study).
Culture
The Paris ateliers prioritise artisanal mastery, discretion and the highest standards of finish. The workplace combines traditional couture techniques with structured mentorship, offering a disciplined environment for skill development and close collaboration with senior craft teams.