POSITION TITLE: AlterationistDIVISION / DEPARTEMENT: Fashion / RetailREPORTING TO: Operation ManagerLOCATION: Andares, GuadalajaraTodemonstrateChanel 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 PINSKnows 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 alterUNDERSTANDING OF THE CREATIVE INTENT IN THE GARMENTEnsures that the alterations will be made without ever distorting creative biasALTERATION & REPAIR OF COMPLEXTAILORED OR FLOUPIECESKnowshow 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 LeadChecks the pinning on the garmentOrganizes own alteration work according to the technical information,



the placement of thepinsand the construction of the garment.Dismantles,performsalterations, assembles the garment and finishTries the piece on a mannequin to ensure the fit of the garmentInspects finishes (buttons, pulled threads, trims, lockstitches, label, wrap...) and corrects them if neededRepairs or replaces defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, cufflinksand liningsFITTINGSAssiststhe fitting tailor during fittings with clients based on case by caseMay be requested toconduct a fitting with clients in the absence of the fitting tailorOrganizations missions: WORKSHOP PERFORMANCEPerforms alteration within lead timeComplies withpaperwork (e.G.Alteration form), procedures, schedule,planningand anticipation of requestsUnderstands retail and basic boutique retail operation and proceduresRespects and works harmoniously withHeartof House operationsMaintains alteration equipment / tools and alerts on the alteration suppliesTRANSMISSION&TEAMWORKParticipation; to all the boutique key meetings and trainings especially when related to RTWShares his/her knowledge of alterations with the team, coaches and motivates themExchanges tips with other Tailors in the teamActivelyseeksand accepts feedback with open mindCollaborate strongly with the FittingTailorat every step of the alteration experienceor with FAsSupports otherTailors' workload in case of activity peakRole Specifications / Profile:Academictraining about clothing and Fashion design or apprenticeship in tailoring or equivalentAt least 5years’ experienceas atailorwith basic to advanced alteration skillsPast experiencein an international fashion House is a plusStrong woven andflouCouture skills: knowledge of sewing, construction of pieces and fabrics/understanding of garment construction and CoutureStrongly aware of Fashion and products/Good knowledge ofdifferent materialsComplete knowledge of sewing machinesExcellentrelational skills, a team spirit, and a developedsenseof serviceOrganization, rigor, and sense of prioritiesAbility to cope well with changeHumility and willingness to learn and applynew technologiesat workPro-activity

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