Louis Vuitton Leather Goods Apprentice
Louis Vuitton Leather Goods Apprentice in Sainte-Florence, France — apprenticeship (1–2 years) in leather goods manufacturing starting Aug–Sept 2026.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a global leader in luxury leather goods, fashion and accessories and operates ateliers in France and internationally. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial rigour to produce iconic and runway pieces, offering employees exposure to high‑end craftsmanship, product innovation and exacting quality standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate, under the supervision of a designated tutor, in the manufacture of Louis Vuitton iconic and runway soft‑goods products.
- Operate a range of sewing and leather‑specific machinery (flatbed, cylinder‑arm, post‑bed sewing machines) and specialist equipment such as skiving, edge‑colouring and colouring machines.
- Work with diverse materials — leather, canvas, reinforcements and metal fittings — to assemble components and final products.
- Contribute across the full soft‑goods production process: cutting, preparation of signature elements, mounting and finishing.
- Adhere to Maison quality standards and production targets, ensuring meticulous finish and consistency on every piece.
- Maintain workplace safety, machine housekeeping and basic preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Engage in on‑the‑job learning, adopt best practices from tutors and integrate feedback to progress technical proficiency.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an apprenticeship program: CAP Maroquinier, Bac Pro Maroquinier, Titre Piqueur en Maroquinerie or equivalent.
- Strong manual dexterity and affinity for precise, handcrafted work.
- Team‑oriented with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work to targets.
- Rigorous, responsive and quality‑driven approach to tasks.
- Willingness to work shift patterns (morning or afternoon) and to commit for the full duration of the apprenticeship.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level. No prior professional experience required; suitable for candidates beginning vocational training in leather goods through an apprenticeship.
Education
Candidate must be enrolled in an alternating training program (CAP Maroquinier, Bac Pro Maroquinier, Titre Piqueur en Maroquinerie or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Sainte Florence, Pays de la Loire, France — conveniently close to Nantes. Within Pays de la Loire, Cerulean currently features 37 open roles, including 3 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 140 of them newly added.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence and continuous technical development, blending centuries‑old craft with modern production methods. Teams operate in a disciplined, collaborative environment where attention to detail and pride in workmanship are central values.
About Cerulean
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