Fendi Footwear Product Development Intern
Fendi in Fermo, Italy is hiring a Footwear Product Development Intern to support sample development, BOM management and supplier coordination.
Overview
Fendi is an Italian luxury maison renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal craftsmanship, and forms part of the LVMH group. As an employer, Fendi combines haute couture creativity with industrial excellence, offering apprenticeships and early-career programmes that expose talent to cross-disciplinary teams across design, technical development and production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Product Development Shoes Team in preparing and monitoring development of semi-finished products and accessories according to seasonal deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal departments (technical, sourcing, design) and external suppliers under mentor supervision to track and approve samples at each stage.
- Support the creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOM), seasonal specifications and tech packs, and ensure accurate organization of style files and the sample library.
- Monitor prototype and sample delivery dates, update the critical path, and highlight potential risks that may affect sample schedules.
- Support supplier relationship management and follow up on quality control activities as instructed.
- Identify and help implement sustainable practices within the product development process to reduce environmental impact and promote ethical sourcing.
Qualifications
- University degree (or final-year student) in fashion, footwear engineering, industrial design or a related discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of the product cycle, product development timelines and project management principles.
- Understanding of shoe engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in English.
- Advanced skills in MS Office, notably Excel and Power Point.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills; ability to work under mentor supervision.
Skills
Experience
Beginner level — suitable for recent graduates or final‑year students with academic exposure to product development and an interest in footwear manufacturing; no extensive professional experience required.
Education
University degree or final-year student in fashion, footwear engineering, industrial design, materials science or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Fermo, Marche, Italy, within easy reach of Ancona.
Culture
Fendi blends Roman creativity and Italian artisanal savoir‑faire with the global resources of LVMH, fostering an environment where craftsmanship and innovation coexist. The company values mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusion, offering interns hands‑on exposure to both creative and technical aspects of luxury product development.
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