Garment Alterations Tailor

Location ParisIle-de-FranceFrance
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
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Louis Vuitton — Paris: Garment Alterations Tailor (Permanent, Full-time) delivering couture-level retouches and client advising.

Overview

Louis Vuitton is a leading French Maison of luxury fashion and leather goods, part of the LVMH group. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship, creativity and global retail presence — with hundreds of boutiques worldwide — to deliver high-end ready-to-wear, leather goods and bespoke services. As an employer it emphasises excellence, technical mastery and the transmission of artisanal savoir‑faire.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute alterations and finishing on women's and men's ready‑to‑wear garments (hemming, adjustments, lining replacements, repairs) by hand and machine.
  • Ensure impeccable execution of retouches in accordance with Maison quality standards and technical specifications.
  • Apply garment construction techniques (cutting, assembly, finishing) and adapt interventions to the specifics of each piece and textile.
  • Advise and support sales teams and clients on alteration requests, including fitting recommendations and timelines.
  • Propose pragmatic, technically sound solutions that balance couture-level precision with client service requirements.
  • Contribute to store operations and collaborate closely with retail teams in a collegial manner.
  • Adhere strictly to internal procedures and guarantee respect of delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of professional experience in sewing and garment alterations.
  • Excellent mastery of confection techniques and textile handling across a range of fabrics.
  • Keen attention to detail with high standards of precision and finishing.
  • Strong service orientation, good listening skills and ease in client-facing interactions.
  • Autonomous, rigorous and comfortable working within a team environment.
  • Fluent in French and English.

Skills

Hand sewing and couture finishing Industrial and domestic sewing machines Hems, adjustments, lining replacement and repairs Garment construction: cutting, assembly and finishing Fitting and alteration techniques for delicate materials Client consultation and in‑boutique advisory

Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in couture or ready-to-wear alterations and garment construction.

Education

Vocational qualification in tailoring, dressmaking or fashion technology, or equivalent professional experience in garment alterations.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in artisanal excellence and creative ambition. Teams operate in a highly collaborative retail environment where technical craft and customer experience are equally valued, encouraging professional growth within a global luxury network.