Bottega Veneta Junior Leathergoods Pattern Maker
- Location
- Montebello VicentinoVenetoItaly
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €25,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 5, 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.
Junior Leathergoods Pattern Maker at Bottega Veneta in Montebello Vicentino, Italy. Pattern development and product industrialization role in luxury leather goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Modelleria department head and styling/product team in gathering information necessary for project development
- Collaborate with the prototyping team to support prototype realization and address technical challenges
- Assist senior modelists in developing patterns from technical and stylistic drawings
- Input and update technical information related to prototypes and samples across development phases
- Participate in technical information sharing with the Modelleria team and project progress meetings
- Support model refinement and industrialization activities, preparing products for subsequent production phases
- Verify product conformity against required quality and stylistic standards
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in pattern making, or recent graduate/diploma holder with training in leather goods and fashion sectors
- Technical training as a modelist, fashion technician, or specialized Fashion & Luxury sector studies
- Basic knowledge of CAD software (Teseo experience is a plus)
- Demonstrated interest in product development processes in leather goods, including materials, leathers, and metal accessories
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Precision, meticulous attention to detail, and organizational capability
- Learning orientation, proactivity, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Availability for occasional travel within Italy
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in pattern making roles, or equivalent training-based entry pathway into leather goods and fashion product development
Education
Formal qualification as a modelist, fashion technician, or completion of specialized studies in Fashion & Luxury sectors; secondary diploma or higher qualification required
Workplace
This position is based in Montebello Vicentino, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Vicenza.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 25,000 per annum.
Benefits
Coverage under CCNL (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni); additional benefits and initiatives in accordance with company policies
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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