Artisanal Leather Goods Apprentice
Istituto dei Mestieri d'Eccellenza LVMH seeks Artisanal Leather Goods Apprentices in Florence, Italy — 900‑hour internship with Louis Vuitton and partner Maisons.
Overview
The Istituto dei Mestieri d’Eccellenza LVMH is a training initiative run within the LVMH group to preserve and transmit artisanal know‑how across luxury métiers. It partners with LVMH Maisons — including Bulgari, Céline, Dior, Fendi, Loro Piana and Louis Vuitton — and specialist vocational schools to deliver combined classroom and on‑the‑job training for emerging craftsmen and craftswomen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in an integrated 900‑hour programme (approximately 500 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and 400 hours of company placement) focused on artisanal leather goods production.
- Support the creation and refinement of prototypes under the guidance of model makers and workshop supervisors.
- Perform leather cutting, assembly and finishing operations with strict adherence to quality and luxury standards.
- Collaborate with pattern‑making, leather selection and cutting teams to ensure prototype feasibility and production integrity.
- Attend masterclasses, didactic visits and brand‑focused meetings; study technical terminology in French and English as part of the curriculum.
- Follow health, safety and workshop procedures and maintain high standards of workmanship, precision and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- Lower secondary school diploma (compulsory education). Candidates with only primary education must document three years' verifiable experience in the relevant sector.
- Residents or domiciliates within the Tuscany region.
- If non‑EU citizens, possession of a valid work‑authorising residence permit.
- Demonstrable manual dexterity, patience, rigour and precision; strong attention to detail and tactile sensitivity.
- Successful completion of the selection process: psychometric test, practical test and motivational interview (selection sessions scheduled for 10–11 December 2025).
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; suitable for candidates at the start of their craft career. Candidates with limited formal education must provide three years' documented sector experience to qualify.
Education
Lower secondary school diploma (compulsory education); if only primary education, three years' verifiable experience in leatherwork is required.
Culture
The programme places participants within the artisan culture of LVMH Maisons, emphasising mentorship, technical rigor and the preservation of craft traditions. Trainees benefit from close collaboration with experienced artisans, cross‑Maison exposure and masterclasses that combine technical instruction with insights into luxury brand standards.