- Location
- Saint-Junien Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès is recruiting a Leather Goods Artisan for a training pathway in Saint-Junien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: a 12-month professionalization or work-study contract followed by a 6-month professionalization contract, with the possibility of a permanent CDI after completion of each stage’s prerequisites. Training at the École Hermès des savoir-faire leads toward the CAP Maroquinerie, followed by work making leather goods at the Ganterie Maroquinerie de Saint-Junien.
Role & Responsibilities
- Makes leather goods, including bags and small leather accessories, from start to finish, meeting expected quality and timing standards.
- Learns and applies the precise techniques, materials and tools required to create durable, distinctive objects.
- After training, works as a leather goods artisan at the Ganterie Maroquinerie de Saint-Junien.
Qualifications
- Beginners are welcome; no specific training or experience is required.
- A desire to learn, pride in quality workmanship and a strong team spirit.
- Interest in manual work requiring care, attention, an eye for detail, organizational ability, perseverance and resilience.
- Motivation and personal qualities suited to working collaboratively and contributing to finished products.
Skills
Education
No specific training is required. The training programme prepares participants for the CAP Maroquinerie.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Junien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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 Hermès, 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 Craftsperson», «Leatherworker», «Saddler and Leatherworker», «Leather Goods Maker», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.