Leather Artisan — Small Leather Goods

Overview

Delvaux is a distinguished Belgian maison of luxury leather goods headquartered in Brussels, celebrated for its artisanal savoir-faire and refined, timeless designs. The brand maintains an atelier-led approach that prioritizes handcraftsmanship, material excellence and meticulous finish, offering a work environment rooted in heritage and creative precision.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute handcraft production of small leather goods (wallets, cardholders, clutches, small accessories) to exacting luxury standards.
• Interpret patterns and technical drawings; cut, skive, stitch, assemble and finish components using both hand and machine techniques.
• Perform meticulous edge finishing, glazing, burnishing and hardware setting to ensure flawless aesthetic and durability.
• Conduct rigorous quality control at each stage and rectify imperfections to meet atelier specifications.
• Maintain and sharpen tools, calibrate sewing machines and uphold workshop safety and cleanliness protocols.
• Collaborate with design, prototyping and production teams to refine techniques, improve manufacturability and meet delivery timelines.
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to preserve artisanal methods while increasing consistency.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification or diploma in leathercraft, maroquinerie or related trade — or equivalent demonstrable experience in luxury leather goods production.
• Proven manual dexterity and eye for detail with a track record of producing high-quality small leather items.
• Ability to read technical patterns and follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong commitment to artisanal standards, patience for fine handwork and a pride in finish.
• Good teamwork and communication skills within a multidisciplinary atelier.

Skills

Experience

Several years of hands-on experience in a luxury leather goods atelier or equivalent specialist workshop, with demonstrable competence producing small leather accessories to high-end quality standards.

Education

Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in leatherworking/maroquinerie, or equivalent professional training; on-the-job apprenticeship experience is acceptable.

Culture

The workplace is atelier-centric, valuing traditional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and reverence for materials. Colleagues work closely with designers and craftspeople in a collaborative environment that balances heritage techniques with ongoing refinement of production methods.