Chanel Leather Goods Artisan

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand combines time-honoured artisanal savoir‑faire with exacting quality standards and maintains dedicated ateliers in France to preserve and pass on specialised skills.

1. Handcraft individual leather goods according to technical specifications: cutting, skiving, gluing, stitching and assembly.
2. Execute high‑precision hand and machine stitching (including saddle stitching) and finish edges to Maison standards.
3. Perform final finishing and quality control to ensure conformity with aesthetic and functional requirements.
4. Interpret technical drawings, patterns and production sheets; prepare components for downstream assembly.
5. Maintain and calibrate tools and machines used in leather manufacture; report and escalate material or production issues.
6. Collaborate with the production team and supervisors to meet delivery schedules and continuous‑improvement targets.

1. Vocational qualification in leather goods (CAP maroquinerie) or equivalent apprenticeship training preferred.
2. Demonstrable manual dexterity and fine motor skills with strong attention to finish and detail.
3. Knowledge of leather types, adhesives and finishing products used in luxury leather production.
4. Ability to read technical patterns and follow precise work instructions; strong commitment to quality and consistency.
5. Capacity to work in a production environment, adhere to safety practices and maintain workplace organisation (5S principles desirable).

1. Pattern cutting and component preparation
2. Skiving (leather thinning)
3. Saddle/hand stitching and machine stitching
4. Edge finishing and burnishing
5. Gluing and press assembly techniques
6. Final inspection and quality control

Minimum two years' experience in leather goods manufacture or an equivalent artisan role; prior experience in luxury or small‑series production is highly valued.

Vocational diploma (e.g. CAP maroquinerie) or completed apprenticeship in leather goods; equivalent practical experience accepted.

Work takes place within a disciplined atelier environment that prizes precision, heritage craftsmanship and continual skills transmission. The culture emphasizes mentorship, meticulous standards and pride in producing luxury objects by hand.