Seamstress

Chanel, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in Toronto is seeking an experienced Seamstress to provide premium alteration services and ensure impeccable quality. You will build strong client relationships and maintain a top-notch tailor shop. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of tailoring experience and a passion for exceptional client service. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work within a celebrated luxury brand environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional tailoring experience, preferably in luxury fashion.
• A passion for creating exceptional client experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute premium tailoring and alteration services for clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients and offer expert advice.
• Maintain a clean and organized Tailor Shop for operations.

Skills

Tailoring Expertise

Client Service Excellence

Strong Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Open mindset

Awareness of fabrics and construction

Job description

Reports to : Operations Manager

Contract : Full-time and permanent

Your Role @ CHANEL

At CHANEL, our Seamstresses are artisans of craftsmanship, delivering meticulous attention to detail to ensure our clients enjoy an impeccable and personalized experience. As a Seamstress, you will provide premium alteration services, maintain the highest standards of quality, and contribute to the seamless operations of the Flagship Boutique. You will play a key role in enhancing client satisfaction and fostering brand loyalty through superior craftsmanship and attentive service.

What impact you can create at CHANEL

Tailoring Excellence

• Execute premium tailoring and alteration services, ensuring garments meet CHANEL's Global standards, while meeting alteration deadlines.
• Learn each collection to understand the Studio's statements, recommend alteration methods accordingly, and stay up-to-date on evolvements of guidelines over time.
• Meticulously assess each garment to identify necessary adjustments, ensuring every piece is tailored to perfection.
• Conduct fittings with precision, providing expert guidance to clients while respecting their preferences and needs.
• Perform thorough quality checks on finished alterations, guaranteeing cleanliness, precision, and overall craftsmanship.
• Consistently share collection alteration information on garments with Boutique staff.

Client Relationships

• Build strong and lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their tailoring needs are met with professionalism and care.
• Offer expert advice on garment care, maintenance, and after-sales services to enhance the longevity of each piece.
• Collaborate with the boutique team to deliver a seamless and luxurious client journey.

Operational Efficiency

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully equipped Tailor Shop to support efficient operations and when required, inform your manager of the shop’s needs regarding tools, materials and supplies.
• Assist in stock quality control, repairing or adjusting items as necessary to uphold CHANEL’s standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate record-keeping for all tailoring activities using Chanel after-sales platforms / tools and communicate effectively with the boutique team.

Although comprehensive, the job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be added according to the needs of the business.

What you will bring to the role

• Tailoring Expertise : 3-5 years of professional tailoring experience, preferably in luxury fashion.
• Client Service Excellence : A passion for creating exceptional client experiences and providing expert advice.
• Strong Organizational Skills : The ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
• Attention to Detail : A meticulous eye for precision and quality in every stitch.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients and collaborate with team members.
• Flexibility : Availability to work retail hours, including weekends, and adaptability to the demands of a luxury retail environment.
• Open mindset : be open to learning new skills and information.
• Awareness : Thorough knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.

You are energized by

• Perfecting the art of tailoring and contributing to the creation of timeless, bespoke pieces.
• Building meaningful relationships with clients and enhancing their confidence through exceptional craftsmanship.
• Thriving in a team environment that celebrates creativity, precision, and excellence.
• Representing a world-renowned luxury brand and contributing to its legacy.

What you will gain from this experience

• An opportunity to refine and showcase your tailoring expertise within a globally recognized luxury brand.
• The chance to contribute to the impeccable standards and timeless elegance that define CHANEL.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your craft is valued and celebrated.
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development in the luxury fashion industry.

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.

CHANEL CANADA ULC. welcomes all applicants for this position. We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values are grounded in :

Exceptional creation and client experience

Nurturing human potential

Having a positive impact – on people, the environment and communities around the world.

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

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