Fitting Tailor - Abu Dhabi

SupportFinity™; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

CHANEL is seeking a senior Fitting Tailor to lead precision alterations and ensure Perfect Fit for every client. You will work closely with Fashion Advisors to deliver a seamless fitting experience and uphold CHANEL’s couture heritage through expert tailoring and attention to detail.

You will collaborate with the RTW Sales Manager and the CHANELmoi team in Paris to maintain alignment between boutique objectives and technical excellence, while mentoring apprentices and new tailors in CHANEL’s

Qualifications

• Expert alterations and tailoring skills with invisibile adjustments.
• Ability to read client body shape and adjust accordingly.
• Strong understanding of CHANEL couture heritage and fit principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead tailoring fittings in collaboration with Fashion Advisors for a flawless client experience.
• Manage end-to-end alteration services and ensure high-quality, invisible alterations.
• Coordinate with RTW Sales Manager and CHANELmoi teams to align objectives and craftsmanship.

Skills

Tailoring technical mastery

Client relationship

Brand couture knowledge

Communication skills

Organization and time management

Job description

Each CHANEL creation seals the unique relationship that unites every client with the House. CHANEL&moi represents our brand’s commitment to accompany our clients over time, offering a suite of bespoke services that provide each creation with lasting care—attending to every detail and honouring the memories each piece holds.

At CHANEL, Perfect Fit is a commitment to our unique couture expertise, the incomparable quality of our pieces, and the ability to adapt each creation to the individuality of every client while remaining true to the original style of our creations.

By joining the CHANEL Tailoring community, you become both a key contributor and an ambassador of the CHANEL&moi promise for our clients.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT:

As a Fitting Tailor at CHANEL, you are a guardian of the art of the Perfect Fit, embodying the Maison’s commitment to excellence through every client fitting and each of your technical interventions.

You work in close synergy with the Fashion Advisors, orchestrating a seamless fitting experience and creating moments of wonder for every client.

Your role is key in bringing the CHANEL&moi ready-to-wear engagement to life, anchored in four fundamental pillars that shape your daily work while offering unique opportunities for development and knowledge sharing: Technical Expertise, Client Relationship, Style, and Services.

You report directly to the RTW Sales Manager, while maintaining a dotted-line collaboration with the CHANEL&moi RTW & Ecole de la Retouche team in Paris. This dual reporting structure ensures seamless alignment between boutique objectives and technical excellence in alterations.

KEY PARTNERS:

RTW Sales Manager; Operations Manager; Boutique Care&repair; Boutique Director; CHANEL&moi Market referent; Europe CHANEL&moi RTW & Ecole de la Retouche team; Tailors’ community

IN THIS METIER, YOU ARE ENERGISED BY:

• Tailoring Technical Expertise
• You possess technical expertise specific to CHANEL Tailoring and ensure that each piece is perfectly fitted, regardless of the garment’s complexity or the client’s body shape, making sure your adjustments are invisible and have no impact on the integrity of the garment.
• You analyze garment cuts, identify irregularities, and propose tailored adjustments using the exclusive expertise passed on through the École de la Retouche, which supports your professional development throughout your career at CHANEL.
• You excel in the art of CHANEL Flat Pinning and in the Ribbon techniques, guaranteeing freedom of movement for clients during fittings while offering them an accurate preview of the final result. Your craftsmanship is also expressed through precise measuring, meticulous sewing gestures, mirror work, and careful control at every stage.
• You share and pass on your expertise to boutique teams, apprentices, and new tailors, actively contributing to the understanding and preservation of CHANEL’s tailoring craftsmanship.
• Client Relationship
• You aim to build a relationship of trust with each client by demonstrating active listening, keen observation skills, and constant attention to her needs and to how she perceives her own body shape. You are able to read non-verbal cues, anticipate expectations, explain each adjustment with clarity and reassurance, turning each fitting into a unique moment that fosters client loyalty and recognition.
• You consistently deliver on the Perfect Fit promise, respecting agreed-upon details and timelines, you communicate proactively with the team to ensure a seamless alteration experience.
• You work hand in hand with Fashion Advisors to deliver a flawless fitting experience, turning each fitting moment including VIC appointments or exclusive event into a moment of wonder for every client.
• Style
• You possess a professional tailoring and style vocabulary and have a deep knowledge in the stylistic codes of the House. Drawing on this expertise, you enrich every fitting, transforming each moment into an opportunity to showcase the Maison’s heritage craftsmanship and Perfect Fit.
• During client fittings, in partnership with the FA, you are able to express, valorize and preserve the Allure of the collection as a signature of the Maison.
• You are aware with competitors' latest collections and specific cuts; you are able to recognize "It" pieces to understand clients’ preferences and further valorize CHANEL tailoring differences while respecting their style.
• Services
• You play a key role in the Ready-to-Wear experience. Whenever possible, you are present in the RTW area to highlight the importance of tailoring in the Allure journey at CHANEL, especially during collection launches or quieter times in the atelier.
• You manage end-to-end alteration services and tools, working closely with key stakeholders to continuously enhance the CHANEL&moi ready-to-wear commitment of the House, ensuring a memorable experience for the clients.
• Your digital agility allows you to follow and understand atelier KPI’s, propose and support action plans to improve the activity management.
• You proactively manage client fittings, streamline atelier workflows, and partner with boutique teams to guarantee an ultimate client experience.
• You are a Tailoring boutique voice, proactively contributing to the continuous improvement of the CHANEL&moi RTW program, providing insights and sharing your expertise.

HOW YOU CREATE AN IMPACT:

You play a key role in elevating the boutique experience by seamlessly blending technical excellence with a deep sense of client care and style. Through expert alterations and a refined understanding of fit and proportion, you ensure that each piece reflects both the brand’s craftsmanship and the client’s individuality.

Your presence during fittings transforms technical precision into a moment of confidence and emotion, reinforcing the client’s connection to the House, turning every fitting into a lasting expression of luxury and personalization.

COMPETENCIES:

• Deep understanding of CHANEL’s brand values
• Tailoring technical mastery
• Client-centric luxury posture
• Relationship building and clear communication
• Strong organizational skills - autonomy and time prioritization

WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU:

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.