Alterations Specialist, Rodeo Drive
Core
Altering and repairing luxury garments (chains, tweeds, silks) and constructing articles to client specifications in a high-end retail environment.
Role type
Senior IC alterations specialist (luxury retail)
Builds
Altered merchandise and repaired garments for CHANEL clients
Domain
Luxury fashion retail
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
garment alteration, fabric knowledge, sewing techniques, client fitting, equipment maintenance, hemming/mending/seam adjustment, ironing/pressing
Preferred skills
leather/knits/beading/fine tailoring expertise, 5+ years luxury retail alterations experience
Technologies
sewing machines, irons, pressing machines
Responsibilities
Fit garments on clients to determine alterations, alter or repair clients' garments, construct garments per specifications, maintain client-owned pieces, ensure equipment working order, communicate client needs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC