Assistant Leather Prep & Repair Specialist

Tapestry, Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach in North Bergen, NJ is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs to support high‑quality leather preparation for repair products. You will assist with cutting, skiving, gluing, and edge prep, learning to interpret patterns and align prepared components with final repair outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in leather crafts, familiarity with leather types and adhesives, and a desire to grow into adjacent prep, paint, and finishing skills within a luxury production environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in leather goods production, preparation, repair, or related craftsmanship preferred.
• Foundational proficiency in leather preparation, including cutting, skiving, and use of machinery and hand tools.
• Developing ability to interpret patterns and understand construction sequencing and downstream impact.

Responsibilities

• Execute preparation processes including cutting, skiving, splitting, thinning, gluing, and edge preparation with guidance as needed.
• Read patterns and product construction details to prepare components accurately.
• Operate preparation machinery and hand tools safely and accurately, building consistency through repetition.

Skills

Leather preparation

Pattern interpretation

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Tools

Preparation machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Coach in North Bergen, NJ is seeking an Assistant Craftsperson, Repairs to support high‑quality leather preparation for repair products. You will assist with cutting, skiving, gluing, and edge prep, learning to interpret patterns and align prepared components with final repair outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in leather crafts, familiarity with leather types and adhesives, and a desire to grow into adjacent prep, paint, and finishing skills within a luxury production environment.