Bottega Veneta Shoes Pattern Maker – CAD
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 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 seeks an experienced Shoes Pattern Maker – CAD in Vigonza, Italy. 5–7 years luxury footwear experience, TESEO CAD proficiency, and masterful pattern development skills required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop style lines and patterns on shoe lasts according to technical specifications from the product development manager
- Execute manual and CAD-based pattern base development and model groundwork for women's and men's prototyping and sampling
- Perform pattern defect correction and oversee accurate CAD development of patterns and subsequent prototype/sample development
- Supervise all phases of cutting, skiving, edging, and assembly for prototype/sample/compliance pair production, documenting technical aspects, times, and material consumption
- Collaborate continuously with the industrialisation department to anticipate and resolve industrialisation and production challenges, identifying optimal manufacturing methods from technical and economic perspectives
- Manage model development for production pairs in collaboration with the industrialisation team
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of professional experience as a Pattern Maker in established luxury footwear production companies
- Diploma in Pattern Making or related discipline
- Knowledge of various shoe last types and autonomous ability to draw patterns on lasts without CAD
- Mastery of footwear production processes (pattern making, cutting, skiving, edging, assembly, finishing)
- Excellent proficiency with CAD systems, preferably TESEO, including experience with pattern grading and size development
- Strong knowledge of enterprise management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- English language skills (preferred)
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills with style offices and external suppliers
- Precision and excellent communication abilities
- Dynamic and flexible approach to prototype and sampling phases
- Willingness to undertake travel within Italy and internationally
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of professional experience as a Pattern Maker in structured, specialised luxury footwear production companies, with demonstrated expertise in pattern development, CAD systems, and footwear manufacturing processes.
Education
Diploma in Pattern Making or equivalent qualification in footwear design/production.
Workplace
The role is situated in Vigonza, Veneto, Italy — conveniently close to Padua.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual variable bonus according to the applicable Company Collective Labour Agreement; additional benefits and corporate initiatives in accordance with current company policies, as mandated by the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for Leather and Hide Industries Manufacturing.
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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