Couturier — Fitter & Alterations Specialist

Overview

Chanel is an iconic Parisian maison synonymous with haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance and beauty. Renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship and an enduring aesthetic, the house operates ateliers and boutiques worldwide and sustains a culture that prizes artisanal skill, discretion and creative excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct client fittings at the Avenue Montaigne location, advising on silhouette, fit and finishing while preserving the designer’s intent.
• Execute precision couture alterations and repairs by hand and machine, including fitting adjustments, hemming, padstitching, underlining and invisible finishes.
• Interpret patterns and make pattern modifications to achieve perfect fit across a range of couture and ready-to-wear constructions.
• Work closely with the boutique team, ateliers and production to track alteration requests, timelines and quality control.
• Prepare garments for delivery: final pressing, finishing, quality inspection and packaging to brand standards.
• Maintain meticulous records of measurements, alteration histories and client preferences while ensuring discretion and client confidentiality.
• Recommend fabric-appropriate techniques and liaise with suppliers or in-house specialists for complex repairs (linings, embellishments, leather).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fitting protocols and uphold strict housekeeping and tool maintenance in the fitting room/atelier.

Qualifications

• Professional training in tailoring or couture (CAP, equivalent vocational diploma or formal apprenticeship preferred).
• Proven ability to execute couture hand-stitching and finishing techniques to luxury house standards.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern alteration and fabric behaviour (silk, wool, tweed, leather).
• Excellent client-facing manner, discretion and ability to collaborate with sales and atelier teams.
• Fluency with precise measurement-taking and documentary habits for client records.

Skills

Experience

Several years of hands-on experience in couture tailoring, high-end alterations or an atelier environment; demonstrable track record delivering flawless fittings for luxury clientele.

Education

Vocational diploma or certification in tailoring/couture (CAP or equivalent) preferred.

Culture

The workplace embodies a consummate atelier spirit where traditional handcraft and modern luxury retail intersect. Employees are expected to demonstrate exacting attention to detail, professional discretion with clientele and a collaborative approach with designers, ateliers and boutique teams.