Couture Fitter & Alterations Tailor

Overview

Chanel is an iconic Parisian Maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and fragrances. As a privately held luxury house, Chanel emphasizes artisanal craft, impeccable quality and an enduring design heritage; employees operate within ateliers and boutiques that balance tradition with contemporary creativity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct precise client and mannequin fittings, record measurements and propose modifications to achieve exacting silhouette and fit standards.
• Execute complex couture alterations by hand and machine, including basting, pad-stitching, hand-finishing, hemming and seam work.
• Interpret designer instructions and adjustment notes from the atelier or boutique; adapt patterns and prototypes when required.
• Collaborate closely with atelier teams, designers and client advisors to ensure timely delivery and consistency with brand standards.
• Maintain quality control for all altered garments, ensuring finish, drape and construction meet Maison expectations.
• Manage alteration workflow, track work orders, prioritize urgent client requests and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Care for and maintain tools, equipment and materials; ensure a neat, safe and confidential working environment.
• Provide discreet, client-facing service during fittings, advising on fit solutions while preserving the couture experience.

Qualifications

• Professional diploma or apprenticeship in tailoring, couture or garment construction, or equivalent vocational training.
• Demonstrable mastery of couture techniques: hand-sewing, basting, pad-stitching, couture hemming and fine finishing.
• Proven ability to interpret patterns and to adjust garments for bespoke fits while preserving original design intent.
• Strong eye for detail, excellent manual dexterity and high standards of finish appropriate to luxury apparel.
• Professional manner with the ability to interact courteously and discreetly with high-net-worth clients; French language skills desirable.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in an atelier environment and to manage multiple alteration assignments under time constraints.

Skills

Experience

Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience in couture, bespoke tailoring or high-end alterations within a luxury fashion house or reputable atelier.

Education

Vocational diploma in tailoring/garment construction or equivalent professional apprenticeship.

Culture

The working culture privileges artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and respect for couture traditions. Teams are collaborative and client-focused, operating within disciplined ateliers where craftsmanship and discretion are paramount.