How Much Do Leathercrafts Man Get Paid?

[DavidL]

Hermes?

Dunhill?

Louis vuitton?

or any other brand in brazil, Japan, italy, North America, Mexico, france.

1.Requirements? Schooling (how many years?)

2.Paid an average salary per year?Or paid a percentage of every piece?

3.Hours a week?

[DoubleC]

Well I imagine that the employees of those companies get paid an average salary because they are big companies. I doubt any of them have any schooling, just trained on site for whatever job they are going to do.....sew, put in zippers, attach straps. I think it's like a factory and they work a regular 40 hour work week. I'm sorry I can't be more help, this is just what I think. I would visit some of their sites and look at the 'job opportunities' on the sites. Cheryl

[DavidL]

Well I imagine that the employees of those companies get paid an average salary because they are big companies. I doubt any of them have any schooling, just trained on site for whatever job they are going to do.....sew, put in zippers, attach straps. I think it's like a factory and they work a regular 40 hour work week. I'm sorry I can't be more help, this is just what I think. I would visit some of their sites and look at the 'job opportunities' on the sites. Cheryl

Id also like to be able to check out hermes too, maybe il tell them i want a crocodile bag with diamonds on it they will let me take a look around first .

I know hermes has a mandatory 2 year schooling that cost 20k+ euros then an apprenticeship if they are chosen.

Could be an option for me to work In America hand stitching shoes first than take a 1-2 years in other countries.

Would love to hear input if anyone has some insight.

[DoubleC]

Hi David. I'm sorry I didn't know that about Hermes. I wonder where the school is here in the USA. I've never heard about a lw school. Or do you mean just 2 years of college for an AA degree? Cheryl

[DavidL]

two years of training at a leather working specialized school in france, where workers learn the basic of the craft, graduating with the knowledge of hand stitching veg, bridle, chrome, box, ect and learn every type of stitching and every trick of the trade. Workers from this school go out to LV, hermes and other big name companies that need these sort of skilled workers.

There is no official school in USA but a former hermes worker opened up a school in SF. You can learn the trade the same way it is taught in france at around 14 grand for a single year course. Im thinking of taking this course but only after I start my leather studio up and make some revenue and want to expand. They offer a half course as well that stops short at luggage cases, and more advanced type projects and doesnt teach machine sewing for under 7 grand. around 10k to learn advanced projects, 14k for machine sewing.

Im curious to find out how much a hermes worker makes a year. My guess is 100k euros a year. This type of information they don't disclose though.

[Hi Im Joe]

14K a year is absolutely insane. Just my personal opinion. But no way in hell would I pay that.

[cjmt]

two years of training at a leather working specialized school in france, where workers learn the basic of the craft, graduating with the knowledge of hand stitching veg, bridle, chrome, box, ect and learn every type of stitching and every trick of the trade. Workers from this school go out to LV, hermes and other big name companies that need these sort of skilled workers.

There is no official school in USA but a former hermes worker opened up a school in SF. You can learn the trade the same way it is taught in france at around 14 grand for a single year course. Im thinking of taking this course but only after I start my leather studio up and make some revenue and want to expand. They offer a half course as well that stops short at luggage cases, and more advanced type projects and doesnt teach machine sewing for under 7 grand. around 10k to learn advanced projects, 14k for machine sewing.

Im curious to find out how much a hermes worker makes a year. My guess is 100k euros a year. This type of information they don't disclose though.

There's no way at all an average Hermes craftsman is on 100k a year. These are not charities, you don't need to pay that kind of money so they won't do.

[DavidL]

really expensive for sure. But the upside its only one year long course and you don't have to otherwise pay for an expensive flight and stay in France or wherever you take your apprenticeship.Only legitimate school for fine leather goods like wallets, purses, luggage bags in USA. You can end up working at hermes overseas or start your own business like peter nitz did. If you aren't in it to start a career then I agree its too much. A degree is rewarded too.

In Singapore where I'm visiting now there a craftsman who makes in the 6 figures and struggles to keep up with production making exotic watch straps (self taught). Another guy I was talking to earlier today briefly owns a small workshop in Singapore, including an upstairs portion where classes are taught. He makes a good living as well, also self taught, worked with timberland and other big labels for small collaborations. So apprenticeship isn't a must.

[DavidL]

There's no way at all an average Hermes craftsman is on 100k a year. These are not charities, you don't need to pay that kind of money so they won't do.

I think your right. The amount they make for the company isn't way great than 100k.

Their bags are 5k-40k, the grands craftsman the one who checks every piece of work probably makes 100k euros. Maybe 40k euro starting and more as you work on more expensive purses or wallets.

How many purses do think one worker can make in a whole year? 40 hours was a quote from a video by hermes, now they do most of the stitching with machine and the rest is hand sewn on the handles and smaller parts, so it could be less.

[FlHobbyist]

14K a year is absolutely insane. Just my personal opinion. But no way in hell would I pay that.

I agree with your sentiment, but that is the going rate for college nowadays. The old days wherein you could work and earn enough to go to college are gone at the moment, and it is megabucks and debt for an education now.