Yves Saint Laurent Leather Goods Repair Specialist
Join Saint Laurent in Scandicci as a Leather Goods Repair Specialist, ensuring high-quality repairs for luxury leather items. Apply now for this expert role.
Overview
Saint Laurent, part of the Kering Group, is a prestigious luxury fashion house renowned for its innovative contributions to the industry. Known for pioneering the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter, Saint Laurent continues to set trends under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, offering a diverse range of high-end products including apparel, accessories, and leather goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the correct repair and finishing of leather goods, including handbags and small leather items, in accordance with company standards.
- Produce necessary components for product repair following received instructions.
- Perform product repairs within specified timeframes and quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal department colleagues to ensure accurate information flow for component production and repairs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years experience in bench assembly and/or hand or machine sewing of leather goods within a luxury handbag prototyping environment.
- Proficient in reading patterns and understanding technical components.
- Good knowledge of leather characteristics, processing, and leather products.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Teamwork skills and availability.
Experience
At least 10 years of experience in leather goods assembly and repair, particularly within a luxury prototyping environment.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence. Cerulean lists 71 open roles in Scandicci, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 275 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.362 open positions, with 23 posted this week.
Culture
Saint Laurent embodies a culture of innovation and sophistication, maintaining its status as a leader in luxury fashion. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to excellence and creativity, offering a dynamic and inspiring workplace for fashion professionals.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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