Bottega Veneta Footwear Finisher
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
- Mar 18, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house renowned for artisanal leatherwork and discreet, refined design. Part of the Kering group, the brand combines traditional craftsmanship with a global luxury platform and offers career paths across ateliers, manufacturing and commercial functions.
Bottega Veneta in Vigonza, Italy seeks a Footwear Finisher to perform final shoe finishing and quality control at its atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute final footwear finishing operations including application of insoles, cleaning and preparing uppers, pressing/ironing and final assembly/boxing.
- Perform detailed visual and dimensional quality checks to ensure finished shoes meet Bottega Veneta standards.
- Coordinate closely with the finissage area manager to respect production schedules and deliver required quality and timing targets.
- Document defects and non-conformities and feed back to upstream teams to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain an organized, safe and compliant workstation and care for finishing tools and equipment.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years' proven experience in a footwear finishing role within the shoe manufacturing industry.
- Thorough knowledge of footwear construction, materials (leather and textiles) and finishing processes.
- Exceptional manual dexterity, precision and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in footwear manufacturing, specifically in finishing or final assembly within a luxury or artisanal shoe workshop.
Education
Vocational secondary education or equivalent technical training in footwear/leather goods manufacturing, or comparable on-the-job experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Vigonza, Veneto, Italy, with easy access to Padua.
Benefits
Internal mobility and career development opportunities within the Kering group.
Culture
The atelier environment emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, quiet excellence and collective responsibility for product quality. As part of Kering, the brand promotes talent development, internal mobility and a diverse, inclusive workplace that values artisanal skill and continuous learning.
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