Leather restoration jobs

Learn A Trade. Build A Career.

Leather Restore PRO is growing into new cities. We train hands-on people to become leather restoration specialists. No restoration experience needed.

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Leather Restoration Specialist

One role, three cities. These leather restoration jobs start with our training, then work with customers in your own area.

New YorkNew York, NY

Our home base, where all training takes place. NYC.

Los AngelesCalifornia

A new market. Training in New York, then field work across the Los Angeles area.

ChicagoIllinois

A new market. Training in New York, then field work across the Chicago area.

Terms differ by city. Depending on the location, the role may be employment or a partnership. We explain the terms for your city in writing before you commit to anything.

Who we're looking for

Good Hands, Good With People

Sewing skills are highly preferred. Tailoring, upholstery, furniture repair, crafts, car interiors or home improvement all help.

Hands stitching a leather seam — **Skilled hands**Careful with detail.

Even hand stitches on a fabric seam — **Sewing**Highly preferred.

Technician working on a leather-topped desk — **Tools**Comfortable learning new techniques.

Technician loading a Leather Restore PRO van — **Driving**Valid license and a vehicle required.

Customer signing off a job on a tablet — **Customers**Clear, professional communication.

Technician repairing a sofa in a customer's home — **Reliable**On time, every visit.

The basics

What You Need

Hands-on experienceSewing is a big plus.
License and vehicleRequired for field work.
Long-term interestA career, not a temporary job.

About one week in New York

Travel, Learn, Practice, Start

Selected candidates train hands-on at our New York location. Training arrangements are part of the written terms for your city.

Leather Restore PRO van loaded with tools and hides

01Travel

Round-trip airfare from your city, about a week's stay and meals.

02Learn

Professional leather restoration training.

Close view of stitching on a leather seam

03Practice

Hands-on work on real pieces.

Technician reviewing a finished chair with a client

04Start

Serve customers in your area to our standards.

In the training week

What You'll Learn

These leather restoration jobs need more than a steady hand.

Black and tan leather hides matched side by side — **Color matching**Mixing to the piece. Color.

Leather panel layout marked on a hide — **Panel layout**Cutting new leather. Panels.

Button tufting on cream upholstery — **Upholstery**Seams, tufting, trim. Reupholstery.

Job record clipboard on a workshop bench — **Job records**Photos and notes per job.

Awls, needles and waxed thread — **Hand tools**Awls, needles, thread.

Pigment jars and bottles on a bench — **Pigments**Mixing by eye.

Stitched seam and welt on brown leather — **Seams and welts**Closed by hand. Seams.

Channel tufting on cream fabric — **Channels**Fabric work too.

After training

Your Own Local Work

Leather restoration in your city, to Leather Restore PRO standards. Many specialists build steady local work quickly after training. Our services.

Technician wrapping chairs on site — **On site**Homes and businesses.

Technician wheeling a wrapped chair to an open van on a city street — **In the field**Driving to customers.

Technician repairing a leather sofa arm — **Real repairs**Sofas, chairs and more. Furniture.

Technician spraying color on a leather chair — **Color work**Airbrush and finish.

Two technicians loading wrapped furniture into a van — **Pickups**Bench jobs go to the shop.

Customer photographing a split seam on a sofa — **Photo quotes**Customers send damage first.

Before you apply

Leather Restoration Jobs FAQ

Do I need leather restoration experience?

No. We teach the techniques. Sewing or other hands-on experience helps.

Where is the training?

In New York, for about one week of hands-on training and practice.

Which cities are you hiring in?

New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Is this a job or a partnership?

It depends on the city. We explain the terms for your location in writing before you commit.

Do I need a car?

Yes. A valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle are required for field work.

Do you pay for the trip to New York?

The training package covers round-trip airfare, about a week of accommodation and meals. The full terms are in the written agreement for your city.

What happens after training?

You begin working with customers in your area, on sofas, chairs and other leather pieces, using our methods and standards.

What should I send?

Your location, your sewing or hands-on experience, whether you have a license and a vehicle, and why this interests you.

Technician repairing a leather sofa in an apartment

Interested?

Send A Short Introduction

Use the contact form and write "Careers" plus your city. Or call us.

Apply now Call (347) 310-7483