Luxury Fitting & Alterations Educator

Chanel, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanel in Singapore seeks an Alteration Specialist to educate Retail teams on garment fit, proportion, balance, ease, and movement, and to build awareness of body morphology and posture for accurate fitting. You will train Retail colleagues in basic pinning techniques, fabric behaviour, and garment construction, and provide clear guidance on when to escalate to Alterations or Les Ateliers.

Deliver coaching sessions, clinics, and on-the-floor support to embed practical knowledge in daily

Responsibilities

• Educate Retail teams on garment fit, proportion, balance, ease, and movement.
• Build awareness of body morphology and posture to identify fitting needs with greater accuracy and sensitivity.
• Train and educate retail teams on basic pinning techniques, including correct pin placement, garment handling, client comfort and safety.
• Develop practical technical knowledge of fabrics and materials—including their behaviour, drape, stretch, weight, delicacy, structure, and response to alteration.
• Help Retail teams understand how garment construction and fabric choice affect what can, cannot, or should not be altered.
• Provide clear guidance on when to conduct basic pinning and when to elevate a request to Alterations specialists or Les Ateliers.
• Establish a shared fitting vocabulary and clearer handover process between Retail, Alterations, and Les Ateliers.
• Deliver ongoing coaching, fitting clinics, visual guides, and in-the-moment support to embed knowledge in daily practice.

Job description

Chanel in Singapore seeks an Alteration Specialist to educate Retail teams on garment fit, proportion, balance, ease, and movement, and to build awareness of body morphology and posture for accurate fitting. You will train Retail colleagues in basic pinning techniques, fabric behaviour, and garment construction, and provide clear guidance on when to escalate to Alterations or Les Ateliers.

Deliver coaching sessions, clinics, and on-the-floor support to embed practical knowledge in daily