Stain-Removal & Garment Pressing Technician (CDD)

Overview

Chanel is an emblematic French maison of haute couture and luxury goods, renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship and atelier savoir‑faire. As an employer, Chanel maintains dedicated production and restoration workshops in Paris and globally, where artisanal technique, discretion and product integrity are paramount.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform targeted stain removal (detaching) and preparatory treatments for a wide range of luxury textiles and garments.
• Operate steam irons, finishing presses and ancillary finishing equipment to deliver couture‑level pressing and hand‑finish work.
• Inspect garments at each stage for quality, ensuring seams, finishes and silhouettes meet maison standards.
• Select and apply fabric‑appropriate treatments and chemicals while respecting product safety and conservation requirements.
• Maintain and perform basic upkeep on pressing and finishing equipment; report faults to maintenance.
• Organize workflow to meet production schedules for the La Sirène finishing workshop; record treatments and status of items.
• Adhere to strict health, safety and hygiene protocols, and to internal handling procedures for delicate/leather items.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in textile care, dry‑cleaning, laundry or an equivalent technical certificate preferred (e.g., CAP/BEP in related field) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to treat and finish delicate and high‑value fabrics (silk, wool, cashmere, leather) without compromise to appearance.
• Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity and meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of textile care symbols, stain chemistry and appropriate solvent use.
• Capacity to work on a fixed‑term CDD contract with flexibility to meet production needs and occasional overtime.

Skills

Experience

1–3 years of hands‑on experience in garment finishing, professional dry‑cleaning, industrial laundry or couture pressing; prior exposure to luxury fashion ateliers or haute couture restoration is highly desirable.

Education

Vocational certificate in textile care/dry‑cleaning/laundry (e.g., CAP, BEP) preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Culture

Chanel’s workshops prize artisanal mastery, discretion and an unwavering commitment to product excellence. Teams operate within a structured, craft‑focused environment where technical skill is valued and continual refinement of technique is encouraged.