- Location
- Strada in Chianti Tuscany Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €30,000/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 Production Worker for its exotic leather line in the Production department, contributing to the manufacture of luxury bags in line with production plans, procedures and quality standards. The role covers leather cutting, component preparation and assembly, complex leatherwork and product quality checks; it is a full-time, permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Carry out manual and mechanical cutting of exotic and premium leathers, including crocodile, alligator, lizard, ostrich and python, optimizing yield and highlighting the material’s aesthetic qualities.
- Prepare and assemble bag components, including skiving, splitting, dyeing piping and edges, and applying reinforcements.
- Perform complex leather goods work, including assembly and hand and machine stitching using flat-bed, post-bed or cylinder-arm machines.
- Conduct intermediate and final quality checks, verifying that products meet the Maison’s technical specifications and aesthetic and structural standards.
Qualifications
- At least 5–7 years of established experience in a similar role within luxury leather goods workshops or companies, with specific, proven expertise in working with premium and exotic leathers.
- Excellent knowledge of leatherworking techniques, from splitting to stitching.
- Strong manual dexterity, precision, attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.
- In-depth knowledge of leather characteristics and related processing challenges.
- Ability to read technical specifications and leather goods designs.
- Reliability, precision and aptitude for teamwork.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years; 5–7 years of established experience is specified.
Workplace
The role is situated in Strada in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 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 Artisan», «Leather Goods Maker», «Leather Goods Manufacturing Associate», «Leatherworker», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.