Loro Piana Bag Preparation Technician
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury maison renowned for its mastery of fine textiles and leather goods; it forms part of the LVMH group. The brand is distinguished by an atelier-driven approach that privileges artisanal skill, exceptional raw materials and long-term stewardship of craft expertise.
Loro Piana seeks a Bag Preparation Technician in Impruneta, Italy — experienced artisan for luxury handbag assembly.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble handbags autonomously using fine and exotic leathers, ensuring luxury finish and dimensional accuracy.
- Read and interpret pattern sheets and technical specifications to translate designs into production components.
- Perform leather splitting (spaccatura), skiving (scarnitura) and die-cutting/trimming (tranciatura) with precision.
- Apply adhesives using spray and latex techniques and carry out subsequent finishing required for assembly.
- Set up, adjust and perform basic maintenance on production machinery and tooling used in bag preparation.
- Verify material quality and yield, flagging defects and ensuring compliance with product specifications.
- Coach and transfer know-how to junior operators and apprentices; support team production targets and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in handbag preparation within the luxury leather goods segment (10 years preferred).
- Proven mastery of splitting, skiving, die-cutting and adhesive application for high-end handbags.
- Deep knowledge of luxury leathers, including exotic skins such as crocodile (with and without agatatura finishes).
- Demonstrable experience with leather goods machinery and tooling, and with setting up production equipment.
- Strong manual dexterity, meticulous attention to finish, and a sense of responsibility for product quality.
- Proven ability to mentor trainees and work collaboratively within a small production team.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience preparing luxury handbags and leather goods; experience with precious/exotic leathers and transfer of know‑how to junior staff is highly valued (10 years preferred).
Education
Vocational qualification in leather goods, footwear or related artisanal trade, or equivalent professional apprenticeship and demonstrable production experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Impruneta, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
Loro Piana cultivates a workshop culture rooted in Italian artisanal tradition and material excellence, with an emphasis on quiet luxury and superior craftsmanship. The production environment values precision, long-term skills transmission and collaborative mentorship between seasoned artisans and trainees.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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