Leather Goods Apprentice
Celine Leather Goods Apprentice (internship) in Florence — 900-hour artisanal leatherworking course with LVMH partner Maisons; selection 10–11 Dec 2025.
Overview
Celine is a Paris-born luxury fashion house specialising in refined ready-to-wear and accessories, renowned for minimalist aesthetic and rigorous craftsmanship. As a Maison of the LVMH group, Celine benefits from the resources and artisanal legacy of LVMH while operating ateliers and teams devoted to elevated materials, precision manufacture and progressive design.
Role & Responsibilities
- Follow an integrated 900-hour program combining 500 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction with 400 hours of alternating on-the-job training within a partnered Maison (Bulgari, Celine, Dior, Fendi, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton).
- Learn and apply techniques for prototype development and leather goods production, including pattern interaction with the modelling department, leather selection, cutting, assembly and finishing.
- Support the creation of prototypes under the supervision of atelier technicians and contribute to iterative refinements to meet Maison quality standards.
- Participate in masterclasses, didactic visits to Maisons and meetings with industry professionals; study technical terminology in French and English.
- Adhere to strict quality, cleanliness and safety standards in the workshop; demonstrate patience, precision and sustained attention to detail.
- Attend the selection events (psychometric test, practical test, motivational interview) on 10–11 December 2025 and be available for course commencement on 7 January 2026.
Qualifications
- Minimum age 18.
- Resident or domiciled in a municipality of the Tuscany region.
- If non-EU, valid work permit/permit of stay authorising employment is required.
- Lower secondary school diploma (school leaving certificate from scuola secondaria di primo grado) or equivalent; candidates who have only completed primary education must demonstrate three years' documented experience in the relevant sector.
- Strong manual dexterity, patience, precision and a keen eye for detail.
- Availability for full-time, in-person attendance throughout the training period.
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; suitable for candidates at first experience level. Candidates with only elementary education must provide three years of verifiable sector experience.
Education
Lower secondary school diploma (scuola secondaria di primo grado) or equivalent; certification of basic competences where applicable.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a workshop-driven culture that prizes artisanal excellence, technical rigor and close collaboration between ateliers and pattern-making teams. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the learning environment emphasises heritage craftsmanship while exposing trainees to contemporary luxury operations and cross-Maison exchanges.