Handbag Preparation Specialist

Overview

Loro Piana is an Italian maison renowned for exceptional textile and leather craftsmanship, producing luxury apparel and accessories for discerning clients. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous quality standards and operates ateliers where heritage techniques and rare materials are central to product excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble handbags autonomously, working with both standard and high-value leathers.
• Read and interpret cartamodelli (patterns) and production instructions accurately.
• Perform leather splitting (spaccatura) and skiving (scarnitura) to specification.
• Execute cutting/trimming (tranciatura) of components with precision.
• Apply adhesives using spray and latex gluing techniques (incollaggio a spruzzo e al lattice).
• Set up, adjust and maintain production machinery used in the preparation phase.
• Ensure all prepared components meet luxury quality standards and production tolerances.
• Transmit artisanal know‑how and coach junior colleagues during on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in handbag or leather‑goods preparation; preferably 10+ years in a luxury atelier.
• Demonstrable expertise in luxury Women’s & Men’s bag preparation techniques.
• Deep knowledge of high‑end leathers, notably crocodile (with and without agatatura/finishing).
• Proven ability with spaccatura, scarnitura, tranciatura and spray/latex gluing methods.
• Familiarity with leather‑goods production machinery and basic mechanical set‑up.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills and a willingness to mentor apprentices.
• High attention to detail, manual dexterity and a strong sense of responsibility.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of hands‑on experience preparing handbags in a leather‑goods production environment; candidates with 10+ years’ experience in the luxury segment are strongly preferred.

Education

Vocational qualification in leathercraft, leather technology, or related artisanal training — or equivalent practical experience acquired in luxury leather‑goods production.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to materiality and a culture of mentorship typical of high‑end ateliers. Teams operate within a structured production environment where tradition and technical precision are both highly valued.