POSITION TITLE: Alterationist
DIVISION / DEPARTEMENT: Fashion / Retail
REPORTING TO: Operation Manager
LOCATION: Andares, Guadalajara
TodemonstrateChanel 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. ThePerfect 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'sallure.
Toprovideultimate services in terms of experience,qualityand lead time. Consequently, promoting our Alteration savoir-faire.
Job mission:

In constant dialogue with theFittingTailor/ Alteration Lead, the Tailorworks independently on complex tailored or simplefloupieces.
Withguidance from the Alteration Lead or the FittingTailor, he/sheis responsible forproducing high quality, CHANEL-standard alterations within establishedtimeframe,in order toprovide the ultimate CHANEL service experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical missions:

UNDERSTANDING& INTERPRETING THE LANGUAGE OF THE PINS
Knows how to understand and interpret thealterationwork 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 COMPLEXTAILORED OR FLOUPIECES




Knowshow tocarry out alterations on complex top and bottom piecesin order toprovidea careful,preciseand invisible work.

Alters clothing according to customers’ specifications and fit, and applies principles of garmentdesign,construction,andstyling:

Carefully readsthe alteration form (technical information and clients’ information) and / or receives an oral brief from the FittingTailor/ Alteration Lead

Checks the pinning on the garment

Organizes own alteration work according to the technical information, the placement of thepinsand the construction of the garment.

Dismantles,performsalterations, 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, cufflinksand linings

FITTINGS
Assiststhe fitting tailor during fittings with clients based on case by case

May be requested toconduct a fitting with clients in the absence of the fitting tailor

Organizations missions:

WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
Performs alteration within lead time

Complies withpaperwork (e.g.alteration form), procedures,



schedule,planningand anticipation of requests

Understands retail and basic boutique retail operation and procedures

Respects and works harmoniously withHeartof 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

Activelyseeksand accepts feedback with open mind

Collaborate strongly with the FittingTailorat every step of the alteration experienceor with FAs

Supports otherTailors' workload in case of activity peak

Role Specifications / Profile:

Academictraining about clothing and Fashion design or apprenticeship in tailoring or equivalent

At least 5years’ experienceas atailorwith basic to advanced alteration skills

Past experiencein an international fashion House is a plus

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

Strongly aware of Fashion and products/Good knowledge ofdifferent materials

Complete knowledge of sewing machines

Excellentrelational skills, a team spirit, and a developedsenseof service

Organization, rigor, and sense of priorities

Ability to cope well with change

Humility and willingness to learn and applynew technologiesat work

Pro-activity

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