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Overview
The work can include making parts or complete leather goods such as bags, shoes and gloves, using manual cutting, sewing, colouring, finishing and quality checks.
In job descriptions, look for leather materials, manual cutting, sewing techniques, colour recipes, leather finishing, component quality, defect checks, repairs, maintenance and small-batch craft production.
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The work is hands-on craft with leather goods or components. Tasks can include manual cutting, sewing, colouring, finishing, repair and checking the finished item.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include leather materials, finishing technologies, manual cutting, sewing, colour recipes, defect checks, repair methods and quality control through production.
Salary context
Pay context depends on craft difficulty, material value, repair complexity, customer specification, small-batch responsibility, quality accountability and any team coordination.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward specialist leather repair, sample making, product finishing, workshop coordination, bespoke leather goods or training others in craft techniques.
Good to know
Check whether the advert describes new production, repair, bespoke work or team manufacturing. The tools, leather types and finish methods show the practical focus.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
51-6041.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
15.12Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material14.24Manufacture of leather clothes and fur apparel
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials (7318)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/72d03aad-2003-404e-ae71-a37206e3566b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7318.5 |
| ISCO group | 7318 |
| Concept type | Occupation |