Leather Goods Maker

AFORCE LONDON IS A LONDON-BASED COMPANY FOUNDED IN 2019 THAT PROUDLY ENCOURAGES THE RECOGNITION OF NOBLE IDEAS.

AForce London is a luxury leather goods manufacturer, working to transform the UK fashion and leatherworking industries, by providing end-to-end manufacturing services.

With over 120 advanced machines under one roof, AForce London offers an exceptionally **fully factored production service.**

**The role**:
We are looking for a Leather Goods Maker to join our growing team.

As a Leather Goods Maker, you will work with our production team to develop products to the highest standard. With many machines specialized in the production of luxury leather goods, you will be given an opportunity to excel your skills in skiving, splitting, inking, stitching, pattern making, cutting, and assembly. You will be required to work on the full product development process of handbags, wallets, accessories, and belts including sampling and production.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Interpreting designs
- Creating patterns from sketches, briefs and tech packs.
- Organize and maintain an efficient workstation
- Work with a variety of materials, threads, and trimmings
- Use variety of sewing production techniques and methods
- Learn how to use industrial machinery necessary for product development including skiving, splitting, inking, and assembly

**As a part of the job, you will**:

- Interpreting accessories designs
- Be responsible for developing the patterns and ensuring that the goods are produced to the intended design
- Cutting the patterns and sewing the goods
- Finishing and Assembly
- Checking and supporting the sample-making process, ensuring quality standards and measurements guidelines are met
- Reporting the need to source fabrics and trims
- Create technical sheets and drawings
- Create costings for each item
- Attend sample meetings with the client and make any amendments accordingly
- A good eye for detail and the highest standards for quality
- An ability to work independently and follow directions from the team
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in working with luxury leather goods

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Morden: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Leatherworking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location