Richemont Leather Cutting Apprentice

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Compensation
€25,396–26763.80/year
Posted
Aug 3, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.

Richemont Leather Cutting Apprentice in Scandicci, Italy—36-month structured program with mentorship, training, and career pathway in luxury manufacturing.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Acquire foundational knowledge of organizational procedures, health and safety protocols, and cutting machinery and materials in Phase 1
  • Support material collection, pre-quality control activities, scrap management, and workflow continuity in the cutting center
  • Progress to autonomous operation of picking workflows, workspace management, and product kit boxing in Phase 2
  • Develop expertise in leather nesting on advanced cutting machinery and process optimization in Phase 3
  • Contribute to waste reduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and production efficiency throughout all phases
  • Participate in on-the-job training under expert mentorship and formal classroom-based instruction

Qualifications

  • Passion for manufacturing in the luxury fashion sector
  • Desire to learn and develop technical craft skills
  • Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and problem-solving aptitude
  • Ability to work collaboratively and follow safety procedures rigorously
  • Secondary school diploma (preferred)

Skills

Manual cutting and machine operation Material handling and workflow management Quality control awareness Nesting and production optimization Health and safety compliance Teamwork and communication

Experience

No prior experience required; the program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the luxury manufacturing sector and develop specialized artisanal skills.

Education

Secondary school diploma preferred but not required.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, with easy access to Florence.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 25,396 to EUR 26763.80 per annum.

Benefits

CCNL for manufacturing employees in leather and substitute materials; welfare benefits; meal vouchers.

Culture

Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.

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.

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