Leather Goods Cutter
Chanel — Verneuil-en-Halatte: Leather Goods Cutter role to join the maison's artisanal leather team, focusing on precision cutting and material optimisation.
Overview
Chanel is a global French Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and fragrances. As an employer it combines a heritage-led atelier culture with rigorous quality standards and a commitment to artisanal excellence; the house supports skilled craft teams across workshops and production sites worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret leather patterns and technical specifications to accurately cut components for handbags and small leather goods.
- Select, inspect and prepare hides; identify defects and grade leather to maximise yield and uphold quality standards.
- Operate manual cutting tools and mechanical cutting equipment (clicker press, band knife) to produce precise parts according to tolerances.
- Mark notches, stitch lines and assembly references; ensure traceability of cut parts for production and quality control.
- Optimise material usage through efficient nesting of patterns and propose adjustments to reduce waste.
- Collaborate with pattern makers, assemblers and quality teams to resolve fit or material issues and meet production deadlines.
- Maintain cutting tools and equipment, keep the work area organised and comply with health, safety and housekeeping rules.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma in leather goods (CAP/BEP Maroquinerie) or equivalent professional training, or demonstrable artisan experience.
- Minimum three years’ experience in cutting leather goods, preferably within a luxury or premium leather atelier.
- Proven ability to read technical drawings, patterns and production specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to the high aesthetic and manufacturing standards expected in luxury goods.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years’ hands-on experience cutting leather goods in an artisanal or industrial setting, with prior work in the luxury sector preferred.
Education
CAP/BEP in maroquinerie (leather goods) or equivalent vocational qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
Culture
Chanel fosters a workshop-driven culture that prizes discreet professionalism, meticulous craftsmanship and collective pride in product quality. Teams operate within structured ateliers where technical mastery, respect for heritage and continuous improvement coexist with opportunities for internal development.