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Préposé(e), Atelier des Retouches

French posting
  • Montréal, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 3, 2026
  • 1 position

$17–$29 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 28, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The alterationist is responsible for fitting, pinning, and marking garments to meet client specifications and high technical standards. They also collaborate with sales associates to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the atelier.

Job details

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development. Préposé(e), Atelier des Retouches Pour ce faire, le/la préposé(e) aux retouches doit ajuster, épingler, marquer et retoucher les vêtements selon les spécifications des clients . Les responsabilités spécifiques comprennent ce qui suit, sans toutefois s’y limiter : Prend les mesures des clients afin de déterminer l’ampleur du travail Épingle et marque les vêtements de façon appropriée selon le type d’étoffe et s’assure de corriger l’ajustement Effectue les retouches des vêtements épinglés et marqués selon les normes techniques les plus élevées Remet les vêtements terminés à la date promise ou avant Informe le client des frais de retouches appropriés, conformément à la liste des frais en vigueur Confirme et communique la date promise d’achèvement des retouches Collabore professionnellement avec les conseillers à la vente pour satisfaire les clients Offre des conseils d’expert en matière de coupe et d’ajustement Remplit les sections appropriées sur l’étiquette de retouches Respecte la liste de prix de Holt Renfrew Informe le/la directeur(trice) du rayon des réapprovisionnements requis ou de tout équipement nécessitant des réparations Participe à conserver l’atelier propre et bien rangé Observe toutes les politiques et exigences en matière de santé et sécurité Le(la) candidat(e) idéale) possède : Une formation technique en retouche ou en couture, ou l’équivalent Deux (2) années d’expérience à un rôle similaire De l’expérience antérieure en retouche d’articles de luxe Une bonne capacité à communiquer aisément et clairement en anglais et (ou) en français L’évaluation du succès : Contribution aux objectifs financiers Objectifs individuels liés à la réalisation des objectifs du service Rétroactions des clients internes et externes Alterationist The Alterationist does this by fitting, pinning, marking and altering garments to client specifications. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: Measure clients to determine scope of work Pin / mark garments as appropriate to type of fabric and to ensure correct fit Complete work as pinned / marked and to the highest technical standard Deliver complete garments on or before the date promised Inform client of appropriate alteration charges as per current price list Confirm and communicate promise date for completed alteration Partner professionally with Sales Associates to create client satisfaction Provide expert guidance on cut and fit Complete designated sections of alterations tag Follow Holt Renfrew price list Inform department manager of supply requirements or equipment repair needs Assist in maintaining department in a clean and orderly fashion Complies with all Health & Safety policies and requirements The ideal candidate: Tailoring / seamstress technical training or its equivalent 2 yrs experience in similar capacity Previous experience in altering luxury fabrications Can communicate comfortably and clearly in English and/or French Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs. Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $16.60 - $29.25 / 16,60$ - 29,25$ (per hour / de l’heure) Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.

What you’ll do

The alterationist is responsible for fitting, pinning, and marking garments to meet client specifications and high technical standards. They also collaborate with sales associates to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the atelier.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses technical training in tailoring or sewing and at least two years of experience in a similar role. Previous experience working with luxury fabrics and the ability to communicate clearly in English or French are required.

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Pension
  • Health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Continuous learning and development

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Tailoring
  • Sewing
  • Garment fitting
  • Pinning
  • Marking
  • Luxury fabric handling
  • Customer service
  • Technical sewing skills
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Equipment Repair
  • Continuous Development
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Garment Alterations
  • Textiles
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • English Language
  • Sales
  • Finale (Software)
  • French Language
  • Technical Standard
  • Technical Training

Job areas

  • Retail
  • Trades
  • Creative & Media
  • Unclassified
  • Tailor / Seamstress
  • Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Hatters
  • Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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