About this career
Leather goods artisanal workers manufacture leather goods or parts of leather goods by hand according to the specifications of the customer or their own design. They do repairs of leather goods such as shoes, bags and gloves.
Essential skills
apply colouring recipes
execute working instructions
identify defects on raw hides
manage quality of leather throughout the production process
repair leather goods
use manual sewing techniques
work in textile manufacturing teams
Required knowledge
leather finishing technologies
leather goods components
leather goods manufacturing processes
leather goods materials
leather goods quality
leather physical testing
leather products maintenance
manual cutting processes for leather
spray finishing technology
Additional skills
create solutions to problems
lead a team
manage environmental impact of operations
train employees
use authentic crafting techniques
health and safety in the workplace
leather chemistry
physico-chemical properties of hides and skins
test leather chemistry
Also known as
leather repair worker
leather artisan
bespoke leather craftswoman
bespoke leather craftsman
leather accessories artisanal worker
leather articles artisanal worker
luxury leather artisan
leather craftswoman
leatherwear artisanal worker
leather craftsman
leather craft worker
