Christian Dior High‑End Footwear Production Trainee
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 15, 2026
About Christian Dior
The Istituto dei Mestieri d’Eccellenza (IME) LVMH is the luxury group’s vocational training programme that partners with leading maisons and specialised schools to transmit artisanal know‑how. In Italy IME collaborates with local training institutions such as the Politecnico Calzaturiero to deliver combined classroom, laboratory and on‑the‑job learning with Maison partners including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and others.
IME LVMH Footwear Production Trainee (stage) — 6 positions in Padova, Italy; placement with Christian Dior Couture and Maison partners.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in an 800‑hour integrated training programme (400 hours classroom/lab at Politecnico Calzaturiero and 400 hours of workplace internship within a Maison partner).
- Assist in production operations for high‑quality footwear, including preparation, mounting, assembly, finishing and basic quality checks.
- Follow technical drawings, process instructions and Maison quality standards to ensure impeccable finishing.
- Work alongside master craftsmen and production teams during placements at partner Maisons (e.g. Christian Dior, Rossimoda, Louis Vuitton).
- Attend IME masterclasses, didactic visits to Maisons and lessons in technical English terminology.
Qualifications
- Italian or EU citizen, or non‑EU national with a valid residence permit.
- Resident or domiciled in a municipality of the Veneto region.
- Age between 18 and 29.
- Not enrolled in any formal education or training course and currently unemployed.
- Registered with the Garanzia Giovani programme and in possession of a Veneto 'Patto di Servizio' (service pact).
- Completion of compulsory education.
- Demonstrable manual dexterity, patience, precision and attention to detail.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level. No prior professional experience required; candidates with basic hands‑on practice or vocational exposure to manual crafts are welcome.
Education
Completion of compulsory education.
Workplace
This position is based in Padova, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Venice.
Benefits
Expense reimbursement during the internship (rimborso spese); the training course is free and fully funded by the Regione Veneto; internship placements within Maison partners (Christian Dior, Rossimoda, Louis Vuitton).
Culture
IME LVMH promotes an apprenticeship culture grounded in craft excellence and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Trainees work closely with Maison artisans and specialist academic partners, combining rigorous technical instruction with hands‑on production experience in a luxury environment.
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