Fendi Industrialization Associate – Women's Ready‑to‑Wear
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
About Fendi
Fendi is an Italian maison renowned for its craftsmanship in leather goods, fur and women’s ready‑to‑wear, and operates as part of the LVMH Group. The brand combines Roman heritage and artisanal savoir‑faire with international luxury retail and production operations.
Fendi — Rome: Industrialization Associate (maternity cover) for women's RTW to manage garment industrialization from prototype to production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the industrialization process for women’s ready‑to‑wear garments from prototype to production, ensuring adherence to style specifications and company standards.
- Evaluate prototypes and fittings to optimise manufacturability, fit, production cycles and cost efficiency; recommend appropriate sewing and construction techniques.
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including Di.Ba (bills of materials) and technical data sheets, and translate patterns into accurate production instructions.
- Coordinate with external suppliers to monitor workmanship and verify component and processing specifications against Distinte Base.
- Participate in quality control and fitting sessions to ensure final garments meet defined quality and fit standards.
- Collaborate with style and product development teams on material selection, new technologies and sustainable packaging solutions that protect product integrity and brand image.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in garment industrialization, product development, or equivalent role within structured fashion or luxury apparel environments.
- Proven knowledge of garment construction techniques, fabrics and raw materials, and the ability to author technical spec sheets and production cycles.
- Experience working with suppliers and managing quality controls across outsourcing partners.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational abilities and effective communication skills.
- Flexibility to operate in a dynamic environment and manage variable workloads; ability to collaborate across commercial and development functions.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in industrialization or product development for apparel, preferably within luxury fashion or a large, structured apparel manufacturing organisation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile engineering, apparel technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Culture
Fendi blends artisanal craftsmanship with global luxury operations, fostering a culture that values precision, heritage and creativity. As part of the LVMH group, the maison emphasises professional development within cross‑functional teams and high standards of product and workplace excellence.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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