- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €43,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 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 Structure Technician for its Shoes Operations team in Vigonza, responsible for footwear product engineering and industrialization, supplier coordination and production readiness. The role requires 7–10 years of relevant luxury footwear experience and a patternmaking diploma. The indicative initial salary is €43,000 annually, with a variable annual bonus; the applicable CCNL is the national collective agreement for leather and related manufacturing industries, umbrellas and parasols.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee footwear product engineering and industrialization, meeting the Creative Direction’s stylistic requirements and Bottega Veneta’s quality standards.
- Work with the Head of Footwear Industrialization to resolve product issues during production launch and identify potential quality alternatives.
- Coordinate industrialization activities at suppliers and prepare technical specifications for product manufacturing stages and production launch.
- Coordinate with colleagues and relevant departments to meet production release and delivery timelines.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of experience in the role at structured companies specializing in luxury footwear production.
- Patternmaking diploma.
- Excellent command of footwear processes, including patternmaking, cutting, stitching, lasting and finishing.
- Good knowledge of business management systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
- English proficiency is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with the design office and external suppliers.
- Precision and excellent communication skills.
- Dynamism and flexibility in managing prototyping and sample collection stages.
- Availability to travel within Italy and abroad.
Skills
Experience
7–10 years in the role at structured companies specializing in luxury footwear production.
Education
Patternmaking diploma.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Vigonza, Veneto, Italy, with easy access to Padua.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 43,000 per annum.
Benefits
Variable annual bonus under the current Company Supplementary Collective Agreement; additional benefits and initiatives in accordance with company policies, in addition to those provided under the CCNL and applicable 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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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