- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €28,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana stands as one of the world’s foremost authorities in exceptional textiles, renowned for its mastery of cashmere, vicuña and the quiet elegance of Italian luxury. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage, innovation and uncompromising craftsmanship converge. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by discretion, excellence and respect for rare natural materials, from artisanal savoir-faire to global retail and corporate expertise. Employees are invited to uphold a legacy of quality while advancing sustainable practices, client intimacy and contemporary refinement within a brand celebrated for timeless sophistication.
The Leather Edge Painter independently colors the edges of luxury-material handbags by hand and machine at Loro Piana's Impruneta production unit, carrying out sanding, brushing and final coloring. This permanent, full-time position is governed by the applicable Italian national collective agreement for textile, clothing and fashion businesses and the company supplementary agreement; initial gross annual pay is EUR 28,000, subject to variation based on experience, skills, seniority and organizational needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently apply color to the edges of luxury-material handbags, by hand and machine.
- Sand the edges.
- Brush the edges.
- Apply the final edge color by hand and machine.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience as a colorist working with fine and other leathers.
- Knowledge of coloring techniques for luxury women's and men's handbags.
- Excellent knowledge of fine leathers, particularly crocodile.
- Established knowledge of leather goods materials and products.
- Knowledge of edge-coloring machines.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to pass on know-how to trainees.
- Precision and a strong sense of responsibility.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years as a leather colorist working with fine and other leathers.
Workplace
This position is based in Impruneta, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in an incentive plan at Loro Piana S.p.A.'s discretion, based on factors including individual and/or company performance; additional benefits may be granted in accordance with company policies.
Culture
Loro Piana fosters a refined workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, exceptional materials, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. Employees work in an environment that values discretion, technical mastery, and long-term thinking, where heritage and innovation come together to define quiet luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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