Loro Piana Leather Goods Assembly Technician
Loro Piana in Impruneta (Italy) seeks a Leather Goods Assembly Technician to assemble luxury handbags using fine and exotic leathers.
Overview
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional textiles and leather goods, operating ateliers that prioritise artisanal craft and material excellence. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines traditional manufacturing savoir‑faire with access to a global luxury network, offering career paths within a high‑quality, craft‑focused environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret and follow patterns and technical instructions to assemble luxury handbags autonomously.
- Prepare and dye individual leather components and the completed bag to required colour and finish specifications.
- Assemble and mount all prepared and dyed pieces into the final product, ensuring precise alignment and fit.
- Perform quality checks throughout assembly to ensure compliance with the brand's craftsmanship and finishing standards.
- Support and collaborate with sewing operations, including operation of or liaison with sewing machine operators.
- Share technical knowledge and mentor junior colleagues or trainees during on‑the‑job training.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leather goods assembly; demonstrable experience with luxury handbag construction (10 years preferred).
- Deep knowledge of fine and exotic leathers, in particular crocodile and other high‑end skins.
- Proven familiarity with leather dyeing, finishing and material selection for premium products.
- Practical experience with industrial and/or artisanal sewing machines.
- Strong teamwork, communication skills and willingness to instruct apprentices and junior staff.
- Meticulous attention to detail, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience assembling leather goods for the luxury segment; candidates with 10 or more years working with fine and exotic skins are strongly preferred.
Education
Vocational qualification in leather goods manufacturing, fashion or related craft discipline preferred; equivalent apprenticeship or on‑the‑job experience accepted.
Workplace
The role is situated in Impruneta, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence. There are currently 6 open positions in Impruneta on Cerulean. Within Tuscany, Cerulean currently features 268 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.295 open roles — 27 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace emphasises artisanal excellence, discretion and meticulous attention to materials and finish. Teams operate within small, skilled ateliers where mentorship, craft preservation and continuous technical refinement are valued.
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.