Chanel Tailor, Harrods

Chanel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programmes

Product Discounts

Service Awards

Job summary

CHANEL Harrods in London is seeking a skilled Tailor to uphold the CHANEL silhouette and craft flawless fits for discerning clients. You will take precise measurements, pin garments, and recommend alterations that reflect CHANEL's codes and collection spirit.

Collaborating with Fashion Advisors during fittings, you will lead alterations with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a seamless luxury journey. This role demands exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a

Qualifications

• Proven tailor with 5+ years in luxury fashion.
• Deep knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design principles.
• Technical mastery in operating sewing machines and overlockers with precision.
• Impeccable attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Take precise measurements, pin garments, and recommend alterations.
• Lead fittings, providing expert guidance with warmth and professionalism.
• Collaborate with Fashion Advisors during fittings to ensure a seamless, luxury client journey.
• Prepare garments for final fitting and ensure timely, immaculate delivery to clients.

Skills

Tailoring

Fabric knowledge

Sewing machines

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Sewing machines

Overlockers

Job description

Tailor

Location: CHANEL Harrods

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

YOUR ROLE @CHANEL

At CHANEL, fashion is not only our heritage-it'sour ongoing story. As a Tailor, you will be a guardian of the CHANEL silhouette and a creator of memorable experiences for every client. With a passion for craftsmanshipand a deep understanding of style, you will bring each garment to life, ensuring it fits perfectly and reflects the timeless elegance of the House.

WHAT IMPACT YOU CREATE AT CHANEL

Combining technical mastery with client-centric service, you will:

• Ensure each garment is impeccably tailored to the client's measurements, upholding the creative intent of the Studio and the highest standards of the House.
  
• Act as an ambassador of CHANEL's style and values, delivering a unique, personalized experience and helping each client feel their most confident.
  
• Collaborate closely with Fashion Advisor during the Ready-to-Wear sales ceremony, providing expert advice and recommendations.
  
• Foster lasting relationships with clients through attentive, empathetic service and expert guidance on garment care and maintenance.
  

Key Responsibilities

Creator of the CHANEL Experience

• Collaborate with Fashion Advisors during fittings to ensure a seamless, luxury client journey.
  
• Take precise measurements, pin garments, and recommend alterations in keeping with CHANEL's codes and the spirit of each collection.
  
• Participate in and lead fittings, offering expert guidance with warmth and professionalism.
  
• Prepare garments for final fitting and ensuretimely, immaculate delivery to clients.
  

Craftsmanship& Technical Excellence

• Conduct meticulous alterations and repairs on both simple and structured pieces, ensuring invisible, precise results.
  
• Thoroughly assess each garment,identifynecessary adjustments, and execute alterations without compromising design integrity.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fabrics, construction techniques, and the latest collection guidelines.
  
• Perform rigorous quality checks, guaranteeing precision, cleanliness, andcraftsmanship.
  

Operational Efficiency

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully equipped tailor shop, ensuring tools and supplies are inoptimalcondition.
  
• Record and track all alteration activities using CHANEL's after-sales platforms and procedures.
  
• Coordinate alteration workflow, manage timelines, and communicate clearly with boutique staff and management.
  
• Participate in morning briefs to shareexpertiseand collection-specific information.
  

Team & Brand Contribution

• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to support boutique needs, especially during peak periods (Fashion Week, sales, etc.).
  
• Contribute to the smooth running of the alteration service,assistingwith inventory and supply management.
  
• Exhibitstrong teamspirit, collaborating with colleagues and seeking managerial support as needed.
  
• Uphold CHANEL's standards of punctuality, professionalism, and personal presentation.
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Provenexpertiseas a tailor, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury fashion.
  
• Deep knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design principles.
  
• Technical mastery in operating sewing machines and overlockers with precision.
  
• Exceptionalcraftsmanship,showcasingoutstanding sewing and finishing skills.
  
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong hand-eye coordination to achieve flawless results.
  
• Organizational excellence, with the ability to manage time effectively and solve problems creatively.
  
• Strong communicationskills to collaborate seamlessly with clients and colleagues.
  
• Commitment to exceptional service, ensuring every client experience reflects CHANEL's standards of luxury.
  

YOU ARE ENERGISED BY

• Delivery of excellence in an environment that places long term success of CHANEL and its people at the forefront
  
• An inclusive approach to utilising the diverse range of personalities and competencies at CHANEL
  
• An environment to express both your curiosity and capability, where individual learning styles are embraced, with the aim of creating sustainable long term personal and professional growth
  
• The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL's House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey.
  

BENEFITS AT CHANEL

Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:

• Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members,Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
  
• Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discountsacross multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100's more
  
• Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
  
• Platforms: Multiple Platforms to support across Wellbeing
  
• Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales
  
• Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones
  

Benefits are eligibility dependant and subject to change at any time

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