Seamstress - Holt Renfrew

Brobston Group LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHANEL Vancouver Boutique seeks a skilled Seamstress to provide premium alteration and tailoring services, ensuring garments meet CHANEL's luxury standards. You will assist clients through precise fittings, maintain the tailor shop, and support boutique operations with meticulous record-keeping and quality checks.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of luxury tailoring experience, excellent client service, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional tailoring experience, preferably in luxury fashion.
• Strong client service skills with excellent verbal communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment and maintain organizational standards.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends, and openness to learn new techniques and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute premium tailoring and alteration services to CHANEL standards and meet alteration deadlines.
• Conduct fittings with clients and provide expert advice on alterations and garment care.
• Perform thorough quality checks on finished alterations to ensure cleanliness and precision.
• Maintain an organized, fully equipped Tailor Shop and request tools, materials, and supplies as needed.
• Assist in stock quality control by repairing or adjusting items and communicate alteration details with boutique staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate record-keeping for tailoring activities using after-sales platforms/tools.

Skills

Tailoring proficiency

Client service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility with hours

Job description

Summary

The Seamstress provides premium alteration and tailoring services for the Vancouver boutique, ensuring garments meet CHANEL's global standards. This role supports an exceptional client experience through precise fittings, high-quality workmanship, and collaboration with the boutique team. The Seamstress also maintains the tailor shop, manages records of tailoring activities, and contributes to overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute premium tailoring and alteration services to CHANEL standards and meet alteration deadlines.
• Conduct fittings with clients and provide expert advice on alterations and garment care.
• Perform thorough quality checks on finished alterations to ensure cleanliness and precision.
• Maintain an organized, fully equipped Tailor Shop and request tools, materials, and supplies as needed.
• Assist in stock quality control by repairing or adjusting items and communicate alteration details with boutique staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate record-keeping for tailoring activities using after-sales platforms/tools.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional tailoring experience, preferably in luxury fashion.
• Strong client service skills with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment and maintain organizational standards.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends, and an openness to learn new techniques and guidelines.