Ausbildung career
Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Sattler/in - Feintäschnerei
Saddler / Leather Crafter specializing in fine leather goods is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and traditional crafts. You will learn to manufacture and repair high-quality leather products such as bags, wallets, and accessories. This profession requires manual dexterity and a keen eye for detail.
What you do
- Selecting and cutting leather and other materials
- Sewing individual parts by hand or machine
- Finishing edges, treating surfaces, and attaching hardware
- Manufacturing leather goods such as bags, wallets, or belts
- Performing repairs on existing leather products
- Advising customers and discussing designs
- Conducting quality checks
Requirements
- Strong manual dexterity
- Diligence and precision
- Creativity and a good eye for aesthetics
- Interest in materials and design
- Spatial reasoning ability
- Good fine motor skills
- Basic math skills (measuring, calculating)
Career prospects
- 1Take the Master Craftsman (Meisterprüfung) exam and open your own business
- 2Specialization in specific products or techniques (e.g., restoration)
- 3Work in product development or design
- 4Further training to become a technician
- 5Leadership positions in larger manufacturing companies
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods Ausbildung?
Strong manual dexterity; Diligence and precision; Creativity and a good eye for aesthetics; Interest in materials and design.
Where can I find open Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Saddler / Leather Crafter – Fine Leather Goods
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.