- Location
- Ferrara Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.
The Footwear Development and Industrialization Back Office Intern joins Berluti’s Footwear Industrialization Office, supporting coordination and operational activities across footwear product development and industrialization. The internship provides cross-functional exposure to information flows, operational monitoring, and internal and external coordination, including support for a “Golden Rules” manual. Full-time internship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support operational management of shipments and monitoring of raw material orders.
- Assist in coordinating product testing activities and collecting related feedback.
- Support activity planning and monitoring, with attention to timelines and priorities.
- Organize the logistics and operations of technical meetings and alignment sessions.
- Prepare and update tracking files, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Assist in preparing and managing materials required for development activities.
- Coordinate operationally with the various internal and external stakeholders involved in the process.
- Assist with product test management (TAP).
- Select, evaluate, and deliver products intended for Employee Sales (VAP).
- Support data analysis and updates relating to materials, product tests, and activity progress.
- Contribute to drafting a “Golden Rules” manual compiling operational ranges and general summary rules for each stage of footwear cutting, closing, assembly, and finishing.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Economics, Fashion Cultures and Practices, or a related field.
- Interest in the fashion and luxury sectors and curiosity about product development processes.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Proactive approach and results orientation.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Interest in the fashion sector, particularly footwear, is a plus.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a degree in Economics, Fashion Cultures and Practices, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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Culture
Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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