Apprenticeship Luxury Jobs
There are 64 apprenticeship luxury positions currently open.
Swatch
Commercial Apprentice (CFC)
Swatch seeks a motivated apprentice to complete a three-year commercial apprenticeship (CFC — Certificat Fédéral de Compétence) at its headquarters in Biel/Bienne, beginning August 2027. The apprentice will gain comprehensive training in commercial operations, business fundamentals, and retail practices within one of the world's most innovative watchmaking companies.
Swatch Apprenticeship | Commercial Trainee (CFC) | Biel/Bienne, Switzerland | 3-year program starting August 2027
Hermès
Leather Goods Craftsperson
Leather Goods Craftsperson position at Hermès' Montereau manufactory, a bespoke artisanal workshop preserving traditional savoir-faire in leather goods production. The craftsperson will fabricate leather goods—handbags, small leather accessories, and related items—from conception to completion, adhering to rigorous quality standards and production timelines. Candidates begin with a 6-month apprenticeship contract followed by a 12-month apprenticeship before transitioning to a permanent CDI position, during which they will pursue the CAP Maroquinerie qualification at the École Hermès des savoir-faire in Montereau.
Hermès Montereau Leather Goods Craftsperson, full-time apprenticeship-to-CDI position for beginners interested in luxury artisanal leatherwork.
Hermès
Cutting & Preparation Artisan
Hermès seeks a dedicated apprentice to train as a Cutting & Preparation Artisan within its Montereau leather workshop. Over a six-month intensive programme, the candidate will master the foundational techniques of pattern cutting and material preparation for leather goods production, culminating in the CQP (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle) Cutter qualification. Working under the mentorship of experienced artisans in a human-scale facility, the successful applicant will develop precision skills in material assessment, color perception, and the meticulous hand and machine techniques that define Hermès's legacy of craft excellence.
Hermès Montereau apprenticeship: six-month Cutting & Preparation Artisan training programme leading to CQP certification. March 2027 intake.
Hermès
Sewing Machine Operator – Leathergoods
Within one of the manufacture's ateliers, the sewing machine operator participates in the fabrication of leather goods through preparation, stitching, and assembly of complex leather components. Operating as a virtuoso of the sewing machine, the candidate will support master craftspeople in upholding Hermès's exacting standards where every detail is paramount. This apprenticeship inscribes the candidate within a storied tradition of artisanal transmission of gestures and techniques, culminating in the CQP qualification in leather goods stitching.
Hermès seeks Sewing Machine Operator apprentices in Montereau for 6-month leathergoods stitching training program beginning March 2027.
ETA
Apprenticeship: CFC Micromechanics Technician
ETA SA, a high-tech manufacturing division of the Swatch Group, offers a four-year CFC (Federal Vocational Certificate) apprenticeship in micromechanics. Apprentices will develop precision mechanical and technical expertise under the mentorship of experienced professionals, working with both mechanical and quartz movement production. This comprehensive training programme combines hands-on workshop experience with theoretical instruction in one of the world's leading watchmaking manufacture.
ETA SA, Fontainemelon: Four-year CFC Micromechanics Apprenticeship with Swatch Group's leading Swiss watchmaking manufacture.
Hermès
Artisan Leather Goods Craftsperson
Hermès seeks an apprentice leather goods craftsperson to join its Alpine Leather Goods workshops, where artisans create bespoke leather items from conception to completion. The successful candidate will undertake an 18-month training programme (6 months of professional competency contract followed by 12 months of apprenticeship), culminating in the CAP Maroquinerie qualification and subsequent permanent employment at the Aix-les-Bains facility. No prior experience or qualifications are required; candidates will be selected based on manual aptitude, personal qualities, and motivation.
Hermès apprentice leather goods craftsperson role in Aix-les-Bains, France; 18-month training programme with CAP Maroquinerie qualification and pathway to permanent employment.
ETA
Polymers Technician Apprenticeship
ETA SA, the manufacturing arm of the Swatch Group, seeks an apprentice polymers technician for a four-year federally recognised vocational programme beginning in 2027. The apprenticeship combines technical training in plastics processing, polymer engineering, and composite materials with practical manufacturing experience in a world-leading watchmaking environment. Participants will gain hands-on expertise in injection moulding, thermoplastic processing, and precision component fabrication whilst receiving mentorship from experienced trade instructors.
ETA SA apprenticeship: four-year polymers technician vocational training in Grenchen, Switzerland, starting 2027.
Hermès
Saddlery and Leather Goods Artisan
Hermès seeks passionate apprentices to train as leather goods craftspeople within its manufacturing workshops in France's Ardennes region. Working alongside experienced artisans, apprentices will master the techniques required to create durable, handcrafted leather goods—including bags and small leather items—to the highest standards of quality. Over an 18-month structured pathway combining apprenticeship with professional development contracts, candidates will complete the CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) in Leathercraft and graduate into permanent positions as skilled artisans.
Hermès seeks apprentices for 18-month leather goods training programme in France's Ardennes, combining apprenticeship with CAP certification and permanent artisan roles.
ETA
Apprenticeship – Logistics Specialist
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse, a leading Swiss watchmaking company and member of the Swatch Group, seeks motivated apprentices for a three-year logistics specialisation programme commencing in 2027. This apprenticeship combines hands-on training in warehouse operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes with classroom instruction leading to the Federal Vocational Certificate (EFZ). Trainees will work within a world-class horological manufacturing environment supported by experienced training supervisors.
ETA SA apprenticeship – Logistics Specialist (EFZ) in Grenchen, Switzerland. Three-year vocational training programme starting 2027.
Hermès
Leather Cutter and Preparer Apprentice
This apprenticeship role offers candidates the opportunity to master the precise craft of leather cutting and preparation within one of Hermès's artisanal workshops. Over a six-month period, the apprentice will learn all stages preceding the assembly of leather goods—from cutting raw hides to preparing components using specialized equipment—while contributing to the production of durable, high-quality leather accessories such as bags and small leather goods. The role demands rigorous technical training, familiarization with diverse materials and tools, and adherence to exacting quality and production schedules within a dynamic, human-scaled manufacturing environment in Normandy.
Hermès Louviers Apprenticeship: 6-month Leather Cutter and Preparer apprenticeship starting October 2026. Learn traditional leather craftsmanship in Normandy.
ETA
Production Mechanic Apprentice
ETA SA, a high-tech manufacturing division within the Swatch Group, seeks motivated apprentices for a three-year production mechanic program (EFZ) commencing in 2027. The apprenticeship combines hands-on technical training in the manufacture of mechanical and quartz watch movements with classroom instruction, under the mentorship of experienced professional trainers. Successful candidates will develop core competencies in precision manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance of horological mechanisms.
ETA SA seeks production mechanic apprentices (EFZ, 3 years) in Grenchen, Switzerland for 2027. Hands-on training in horological manufacturing.
Hermès
Leather Craftsman – Saddlery and Leather Goods
This apprenticeship programme trains qualified artisans in saddlery and leather goods manufacturing within Hermès' Franche-Comté manufacturing pole. The apprentice will master traditional hand-crafting techniques whilst fabricating high-quality leather products—including bags and small leather goods—across multiple production models and materials. Training culminates in the CAP Maroquinerie certification, with progression to permanent employment upon successful completion of training phases.
Apprenticeship in saddlery and leather goods manufacturing at Hermès Franche-Comté. CAP Maroquinerie certification pathway, starting April 2027.