- Location
- Strada in Chianti Tuscany Italy
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €28,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
Celine is hiring a Leather Goods Machinist and Color Technician for a full-time maternity-cover fixed-term position, governed by the Italian Leather and Related Materials CCNL and the applicable company-level agreement. The role covers sewing leather goods components, handbag assembly, finishing, machinery setup and product coloring.
Role & Responsibilities
- Sew leather goods components, including complex pieces and final seams on handbags, using appropriate sewing machines.
- Assemble handbags and/or shoulder straps.
- Finish the worked product.
- Set up leather goods machinery.
- Apply color to the product.
Qualifications
- Available for temporary employment.
- Available to work shifts.
- Attention to detail and precision.
- Results-oriented.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Good interpersonal and listening skills.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of previous experience in the role; at least 3 years.
Workplace
This position is based in Strada in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 28,000 per annum.
Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Celine, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Leather Goods Sewing Machine Operator», «Leathercraft Production Operator», «Handbag Assembly Technician», «Leather Finishing Technician», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.