Yves Saint Laurent Leather Goods Repair Technician
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- May 21, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a leading French luxury house known for modern, Parisian design in ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. Operated within the Kering luxury group, the maison combines haute couture sensibility with rigorous artisanal standards and global retail and atelier operations.
Saint Laurent in Scandicci, Italy seeks a Leather Goods Repair Technician to restore and finish luxury handbags and small leather goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform repair and restoration of leather goods (handbags and small leather accessories) ensuring finishes meet Saint Laurent quality standards
- Manufacture and prepare components required for repairs according to technical instructions and production drawings
- Execute skiving, splitting, edge finishing and assembly operations with precision and within prescribed timeframes
- Coordinate closely with internal workshop colleagues to ensure accurate information flow and continuity of repair processes
- Document work performed and report any technical or material anomalies to supervisors to preserve product integrity
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in bag preparation and repair phases (skiving, splitting, edge and component preparation) within luxury handbag prototyping or atelier environments
- Proven ability to read and interpret patterns (cartamodelli) and technical components
- Thorough knowledge of leather types, tanning characteristics and leatherworking techniques
- Exceptional manual dexterity, attention to detail and finishing skills
- Reliable, precise and able to work collaboratively within a workshop team
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive, practical experience in luxury handbag preparation and repair within a prototyping or artisan atelier setting.
Education
Vocational or artisan training in leatherworking, saddlery, or equivalent apprenticeship preferred; formal higher education not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
Saint Laurent combines Parisian creative direction with an atelier culture that prizes artisanal excellence and meticulous finishing. The maison emphasises collaborative workshop craftsmanship and maintains a commitment to diversity and inclusion across its workforce.
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