Kering Eyewear Packaging & Industrialization Manager

Padua Italy

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear sector, is renowned for its exceptional portfolio of powerful brands. As part of the illustrious Kering Group, a global luxury conglomerate, Kering Eyewear excels in designing, developing, and marketing the most coveted frames and sunglasses across the luxury and sport & lifestyle segments. The company empowers its brands to transcend boundaries, fostering innovation and leadership in the eyewear industry while realizing their artistic and financial potential in a sustainable and imaginative manner.

1. Oversee the design, development, and prototyping of packaging for all company brands, ensuring alignment with creative briefs, timelines, budgets, and supply chain guidelines.
2. Provide continuous support and supervision of creative work, technical development, and cost control, proactively resolving issues to meet quality standards and deadlines.
3. Conduct meetings with the Creative Area and Brand Management for project and prototype presentation and approval.
4. Research and select global suppliers, coordinating with the Purchasing team for optimal cost negotiation.
5. Manage, guide, and coordinate suppliers involved in project development regarding progress, quotations, and timelines.
6. Ensure the design, development, and prototyping based on briefs from the Maisons and/or internal Creative Area.
7. Approve prototypes and initiate production to ensure delivery according to operational calendars, production lead times, and company quality standards.

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within the eyewear industry.

1. Dynamic, proactive, and flexible approach.
2. Excellent ability to manage prototyping and production process timelines.
3. Strong product costing and processing skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Good command of the English language.

A minimum of five years in analogous positions within the eyewear sector is required.

This role offers the opportunity to join a thriving team within a global luxury group, providing endless possibilities for learning and growth. Kering is committed to talent development and fostering internal mobility, promoting leadership skills and helping employees reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling environment.

Kering is dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. This commitment to diversity opens opportunities for individual and collective talent expression and enhances adaptability to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.