Alterations Specialist, DC City Center
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Alterations Specialist, DC City Center 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. About the role: We are looking for an Alterations
Specialist who will be responsible for producing high quality,
altered merchandise within established time frame standards. They
will play a vital role in providing excellent service, while
establishing and maintaining customer relationships, and working
effectively with the associates and management team in the
boutique. CHANEL requires specific skills for its alterations work
due to the intricacy of the material used. Specifically, the chains
that are often in our product, the substantial tweeds and delicate
silks used etc that require a high organization and strong
attention to detail to ensure that all projects are executed
accurately and efficiently. The Alterations Specialist will work
alongside a diverse and dynamic team and reports to the Operation
Manger. What impact you can create at CHANEL: Uphold production
standards to deliver the ultimate CHANEL experience to the client
Properly fit each garment with client(s) with the ability to alter
a wide range of garments Organize and maintain client owned pieces
in line with CHANEL expectationsAbility to interact with clients to
suggest styling and fitting adviceMaintain a up to date knowledge
of the alteration techniques specific to CHANEL, including
fabrication and styling of luxury garmentsEnsuring that sewing
machines and other equipment are in proper working orderBuild
positive team relationships throughout the boutique to inspire
trust and teamwork Altering or repairing clients' garments and
other articles, which includes hemming, mending, lengthening, as
well as taking in and letting out seams. Fitting garments on
clients to determine how the alterations should be done.
Constructing garments and other articles according to clients'
specifications and preferences. Labeling clients' garments and
articles and recording the alterations required. Communicating with
clients to determine their specifications, needs, and preferences.
Using irons and pressing machines to erase the creases on garments
and other articles. You are energized by: The history and heritage
of the House of CHANEL Demonstrating your strong technical
background in specialty skills, such as leather, knits,
double-face, beading, fine tailoring, buttonholes, etc. Your strong
attention to detailBeing truly service mindedWorking in a
team-focused environment and a desire to collaborate effectively
What you will bring to the team: Ability to thrive in a team
environment and work collaborativelyUnderstanding of, and passion
for client experienceExcellent communication skillsForeign language
skills are preferred but not requiredPassion for the House of
CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social
and cultural initiativesCuriosity and desire to learn and grow
professionally within the world of CHANEL Position Logistics:
Previous alterations experience in a luxury retail environment of a
minimum 5 years of related experience preferredSound knowledge of
various fabrics and sewing techniquesAbility to work under time
constraintsEffective communication skillsExceptional client service
skillsDetail orientedMinimum High School DiplomaAbility to lift 15
lb.A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights,
weekends, and some holidays Front of House Fashion: Full-time
in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales
and client service deliver elevated client service to drive
business results. *Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change,
or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed
appropriate. Compensation: The anticipated hourly base salary range
for this position is $24.50 through $40.00. Base salary is one
component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms
of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other
components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or
perks. Benefits and Perks: Wellbeing resources include dedicated
paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a
Wellbeing fundFamily and care giving benefits (inclusive of
parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com
Membership)Generous paid time off policies to include vacation,
holiday, sick and volunteer days401K and other incentivesRobust
healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual
care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care &
Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance
ProgramLife insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term
Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International
Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
Additional Information: CHANEL is a private company whose values
are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at
their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer
a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to
better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that
together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is
reflected in: Diversity and Inclusion: At CHANEL, we are
intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect,
empathy, and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the
diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human
differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we
have with each other and our clients.We offer Employee Resource
Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led
groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose
aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community
aligned with the values and missions of the communities they
support. CHANEL Community: CHANEL Community empowers our employees
to channel their passions, talents, and sense of purpose to
contribute to and learn from our communities.Employees are
encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL
Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select
charitable organizations. Sustainability: CHANEL Mission 1.5-- is
our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business
in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change
to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5
degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.Employees are encouraged
to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate
level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and
initiatives. Arts and Culture: We are committed to extending our
legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL
Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture
institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the
next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes
Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival
programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold
Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance
Festival at Lincoln Center. Fondation CHANEL: Since 2011, Fondation
CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their
own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and
technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the
safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world,
impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years. For
more information, please navigate to the Fondation CHANEL website
here Career and Leadership Development: We have dedicated in-house
teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing
leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine CHANEL People,
Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended
online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by
skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career
building skills. *CHANEL, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on
eligibility and subject to modification by CHANEL at any time.
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