Tailor | Guadalajara

Chanel, Inc.; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 279.000 - 391.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHANEL in Guadalajara is seeking an experienced Alterationist to deliver high-quality Chanel-standard alterations within set timeframes. The role works closely with the Alteration Lead to ensure the Perfect Fit and an exceptional client experience in a luxury retail environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of tailoring experience, strong couture sewing skills, and knowledge of garment construction.

Formación

• Academic training in clothing and fashion design or tailoring apprenticeship or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as a tailor with basic to advanced alteration skills.
• Past experience in an international fashion house is a plus.
• Strong couture sewing and garment construction knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Understand alteration requirements from pins and preserve the original Chanel silhouette.
• Ensure alterations do not distort the creative intent of the garment.
• Carry out alterations on complex pieces with precision and invisibility.
• Assist fittings with clients and coordinate with Alteration Lead for optimal service quality.

Conocimientos

Tailoring

Alteration skills

Fabric knowledge

Couture sewing

Educación

Fashion design training

Herramientas

Sewing machines

Descripción del empleo

POSITION TITLE: Alterationist DIVISION / DEPARTEMENT: Fashion / Retail REPORTING TO: Operation Manager LOCATION: Andares, Guadalajara

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. To demonstrate Chanel exclusivity and create incremental value to our Ready-to-Wear by having clients experience the Perfect Fit, the Chanel difference, and position Chanel as a Ready-To-Wear leader. The Perfect Fit embodies Chanel’s dedication to tailoring each piece to the client’s unique silhouette, ensuring that every garment becomes a personal expression of the client's allure. To provide ultimate services in terms of experience, quality and lead time. Consequently, promoting our Alteration savoir-faire.

Job mission

In constant dialogue with the Fitting Tailor / Alteration Lead, the Tailor works independently on complex tailored or simple flou pieces. With guidance from the Alteration Lead or the Fitting Tailor, he/she is responsible for producing high quality, CHANEL-standard alterations within established timeframe, in order to provide the ultimate CHANEL service experience.

Key Responsibilities

Technical missions: UNDERSTANDING & INTERPRETING THE LANGUAGE OF THE PINS Knows how to understand and interpret the alteration work to be carried out when the piece is received. Knows the fundamentals of Chanel Alteration and the original allure / silhouette of the piece to alter

UNDERSTANDING OF THE CREATIVE INTENT IN THE GARMENT Ensures that the alterations will be made without ever distorting creative bias

ALTERATION & REPAIR OF COMPLEX TAILORED OR FLOU PIECES Knows how to carry out alterations on complex top and bottom pieces in order to provide a careful, precise and invisible work. Alters clothing according to customers’ specifications and fit, and applies principles of garment design, construction, and styling: Carefully reads the alteration form (technical information and clients’ information) and / or receives an oral brief from the Fitting Tailor / Alteration Lead Checks the pinning on the garment Organizes own alteration work according to the technical information, the placement of the pins and the construction of the garment. Dismantles, performs alterations, assembles the garment and finish Tries the piece on a mannequin to ensure the fit of the garment Inspects finishes (buttons, pulled threads, trims, lockstitches, label, wrap...) and corrects them if needed Repairs or replaces defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, cuff links and linings

FITTINGS Assists the fitting tailor during fittings with clients based on case by case May be requested to conduct a fitting with clients in the absence of the fitting tailor Organizations missions: WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE Performs alteration within lead time Complies with paperwork (e.g. alteration form), procedures, schedule, planning and anticipation of requests Understands retail and basic boutique retail operation and procedures Respects and works harmoniously with Heart of House operations Maintains alteration equipment / tools and alerts on the alteration supplies TRANSMISSION & TEAMWORK Participation to all the boutique key meetings and trainings especially when related to RTW Shares his/her knowledge of alterations with the team, coaches and motivates them Exchanges tips with other Tailors in the team Actively seeks and accepts feedback with open mind Collaborate strongly with the Fitting Tailor at every step of the alteration experienceor with FAs Supports other Tailors' workload in case of activity peak

Role Specifications / Profile

Academic training about clothing and Fashion design or apprenticeship in tailoring or equivalent

At least 5 years’ experience as a tailor with basic to advanced alteration skills

Past experience in an international fashion House is a plus

Strong woven and flou Couture skills: knowledge of sewing, construction of pieces and fabrics / understanding of garment construction and Couture

Strongly aware of Fashion and products / Good knowledge of different materials

Complete knowledge of sewing machines

Excellent relational skills, a team spirit, and a developed sense of service Organization, rigor, and sense of priorities Ability to cope well with change Humility and willingness to learn and apply new technologies at work Pro-activity

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.