Handmade Accessories Maker (Bags, Pouches & Cases) – Heritage Artisan Manufacturer (Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham)
Full-time | Permanent | Global Luxury Brand
We are looking for a leather worker, to join our world-renowned heritage manufacturer based in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter. We’re looking for a skilled Handmade Accessories Maker (Bags, Pouches & Cases) using leather to craft high-quality, handmade small leather goods for our global luxury client base.
What you’ll be doing
Hand-crafting premium leather pen and pencil cases
Cutting, stitching, shaping and finishing leather to an exceptional standard
Working with traditional tools and techniques in a modern artisan workshop
Ensuring every piece meets strict quality and brand standards
Collaborating with a small, friendly team of makers
What we’re looking for
Experience as a Leather Worker, Bench Worker, Craftsperson or similar
Confident with hand-stitching, e.g. edge finishing, pattern work, saddle stitching and small-goods assembly
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing beautiful, durable products
A steady hand, a patient approach, and a genuine love for crafts and benchwork.
Ideally someone who has artisan skill, hand-crafted expertise, leatherworking mastery, traditional craft techniques, heritage making skills, fine leatherwork, precision hand-crafting, bench craftsmanship, skilled leatherwork, hands-on making skills, small leather goods experience (SLG), bench work experience, manual craft skills, exceptional attention to detail in leather goods, luxury small-goods craftsmanship, premium hand-finishing skills


Why join?
Work for a globally recognised heritage brand
Beautiful workshop environment in the Jewellery Quarter
Supportive team, long-term stability, and room to grow your craft
Be part of a company where quality still comes first
If you’re passionate about leatherwork and want to create pieces that will be used and treasured around the world, we’d love to hear from you.
Also suitable for candidates with experience as:
Handmade Accessories Maker, Bag & Accessories Maker, Craft Accessories Maker, Artisan Accessories Maker, Hand Stitching Accessories Maker, Artisan Bag & Accessories Maker, Bag Maker, Accessories Maker, Maker – Bags & Pouches, Leather Craftsperson, Leather Artisan, Bench Worker, Skilled Maker, Leather Goods Maker, Small Leather Goods (SLG) Maker, Hand Stitcher, Production Operative (Leather), Leather Machinist, Pattern Cutter, Craft Workshop Assistant, Leather Technician, Leather Operative, Assembly Operative (Craft), Finishing Operative, Bespoke Maker, Artisan Worker, Craft Production Assistant. hand-stitched, handmade pouches, pencil cases, purses, and small crafted items,
Easily commutable from Birmingham City Centre, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Oak, Stirchley, Bournville, Northfield, Longbridge, Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Handsworth, Great Barr, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Wednesbury, Tipton, Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Quinton, Solihull, Shirley, Hall Green, Acocks Green, Yardley, Sheldon, Castle Bromwich, Coleshill, Tamworth, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Brownhills, Lichfield.