Fitting Tailor

Overview

Chanel is a leading French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an independent luxury house, Chanel operates global ateliers and boutiques that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with exacting standards of craftsmanship and client service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct precise client fittings and measurements for couture and ready‑to‑wear garments, ensuring impeccable fit and finish.
• Execute high‑precision alterations and hand‑finishing techniques in line with maison standards, preserving original construction and design intent.
• Collaborate closely with the in‑house atelier, sales advisors and production teams to coordinate timelines, fittings and garment deliveries.
• Maintain accurate measurement and alteration records for clients and store them confidentially.
• Perform quality control checks on finished garments and advise on final adjustments prior to client handover.
• Provide discreet, client‑facing service and fit guidance during appointments, tailoring recommendations to client needs and occasions.
• Manage workshop tools and materials, ensuring fabrics and trims are handled and stored to couture standards.

Qualifications

• Professional tailoring qualification or completed apprenticeship in tailoring/garment construction, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Extensive knowledge of couture construction techniques and hand‑sewing methods.
• Exceptional manual dexterity, attention to detail and a proven ability to reproduce designer finishes.
• Proven ability to manage bespoke fittings and multiple client appointments with discretion and professionalism.
• Familiarity with a broad range of luxury fabrics, linings and garment types (eveningwear, outerwear, knitwear).

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on tailoring experience within a luxury fashion house, couture atelier or equivalent environment, with a track record of managing bespoke fittings and high‑value alterations.

Education

Diploma or apprenticeship in tailoring, fashion construction or an equivalent vocational qualification.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes traditional craftsmanship, exacting standards and discretion. Teams operate collaboratively between boutique and atelier environments, with a strong emphasis on preserving heritage techniques while delivering exceptional client service.