Leather Artisan

Richemont; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Richemont's Alfred Dunhill workshop in London invites applicants to join the leather goods production team, focusing on handmade techniques to create high quality small leather goods, bags, gift items and luggage.

You will work with the Manufacturing Manager on pattern creation, mockups, prototypes, spec sheets, and bespoke developments, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Case and box work experience essential
• Manage own time, in liaison with the Manufacturing Manager
• Train and guide others in leather skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high quality small leather goods, bags, gift items and luggage using handmade techniques
• Create patterns, mockups and prototypes
• Complete specification sheets
• Bespoke developments and problem solving
• General bench assembly work (preparing leather skins, cutting, splitting, skiving, gluing, edge dyeing and finishing, machine sewing, hand stitching, metal accessory fixing and foil blocking)

Skills

Pattern creation

Prototype development

Specification sheets

Leather craft

Bench assembly

Job description

Relevant, masculine and British. Since 1893, Alfred Dunhill has been engineering unique and stylish luxuries for men. We seek people who have commitment and drive with a strong commercial focus, and will thrive in a creative environment that encourages innovative thinking.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

To work closely with and support the Manufacturing Manager in order to develop and produce high quality small leather goods, bags, gift items and luggage using handmade techniques.

To work closely with the Manufacturing Manager on:

• Pattern creation
• Mock Ups and prototypes
• Completion of specification sheets
• Bespoke Developments/problem solving
• General bench assembly work (preparing leather skins, cutting, splitting, skiving, gluing, edge dyeing and finishing , machine sewing, hand stitching, metal accessory fixing and foil blocking, …)

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Case and Box work experience essential · To ensure all leather products are developed to the standards required by dunhill
• Manage own time, in liaison with the Manufacturing Manager, to produce products within agreed standard times
• To assist colleagues in the team when required
• To utilise current leather skills and share these through training and guidance with other team members
• To take part in any training which is offered to upskill current leather working skills
• Maintain a safe & healthy working environment and comply with company guidelines

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

• Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team
• Interview with the Hiring Manager at the Walthamstow workshop
• Interview with the HR Manager for dunhill