- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €34,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
About Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta is a house defined by discretion, exceptional craftsmanship, and a modern vision of Italian luxury. Founded in Vicenza in 1966 and renowned for its signature intrecciato leatherwork, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a culture where creativity, precision, and innovation are deeply valued. As an employer, Bottega Veneta fosters an environment that respects artisanal heritage while encouraging contemporary expression across design, retail, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and understated elegance, shaping products and experiences that reflect the house’s enduring philosophy: individuality over spectacle.
Bottega Veneta is seeking a Footwear Raw Materials Quality Specialist for its Shoes Quality Assurance team in Vigonza. The role covers leather quality monitoring, production-batch setup, quality-process improvement, technical issue resolution and coordination with suppliers and internal teams. The position is governed by the CCNL for workers in leather and related manufacturing industries, umbrellas and parasols; indicative starting remuneration is €34,000, with an annual variable bonus and additional benefits under company policies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor the quality of leather raw materials for samples and production batches, and prepare the related technical documentation.
- Oversee the setup of initial production batches in line with available technical instructions, monitoring the production chain.
- Develop and improve the quality control process by managing issues and engaging suppliers in continuous process improvement.
- Identify and resolve technical and quality issues, ensuring quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
- Liaise regularly with Purchasing to manage and monitor material deliveries and coordinate with the Raw Materials Industrialization team.
- Identify and manage leather-cutting issues directly at the laboratories.
- Support the definition of material consumption before and after production during the cutting phase, in collaboration with the in-house cutting team and the Time and Methods team.
Qualifications
- At least 5–7 years of work experience in the footwear sector in a relevant role.
- High school diploma and/or technical training in leather goods and footwear.
- Excellent command of footwear processes, including pattern making, cutting, stitching, assembly and finishing.
- Good knowledge of business management systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and dynamism to work in evolving, dynamic business environments.
- Availability for frequent travel within Italy and abroad.
Skills
Experience
At least 5–7 years in a relevant role in the footwear sector.
Education
High school diploma and/or technical training in leather goods and footwear.
Workplace
The role is situated in Vigonza, Veneto, Italy — conveniently close to Padua.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 34,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual variable bonus under the current Company Supplementary Collective Agreement; additional benefits and initiatives in accordance with company policies, in addition to those provided under the applicable national collective agreement and law.
Culture
Bottega Veneta cultivates a discreet, design-led culture where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and refined creativity are central to everyday work. As an employer, it offers an environment that values collaboration, precision, and individuality, encouraging teams to uphold the house’s heritage while shaping modern luxury with confidence and purpose.
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