- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €44,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Fendi
Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi stands as one of Italy’s most distinguished luxury houses, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, Roman spirit, and bold creative vision. As an employer, Fendi offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across métiers including design, leather goods, fur, ready-to-wear, retail, communications, and corporate functions. The Maison values artisanal excellence, cultural curiosity, entrepreneurial energy, and collaboration, inviting its teams to contribute to a legacy defined by refinement and experimentation. Within the LVMH Group, Fendi provides international career opportunities, strong professional development, and the privilege of shaping the future of contemporary luxury.
Based in Fermo, the Raw Materials Research Specialist works within the Shoes Product Development Office on material research, balancing stylistic and production needs. The role offers an initial gross annual salary of EUR 44,000 for new joiners in Italy, with actual pay varying by experience, skills, start date and organizational needs, and is eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses. This is a permanent, full-time position governed by the CCNL Calzature Industria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the style office on stylistic trends and review research results.
- Research and develop materials.
- Define raw material development specifications.
- Work with the Quality Department to define technical aspects and raw material testing activities, and verify compliance with the company's quality parameters.
- Use the database to register technical data sheets for materials shared with suppliers.
- Monitor leather sample orders.
- Control quality and oversee the industrialization of raw materials.
- Anticipate and manage production issues, proposing solutions as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Product Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in the role and in the fashion industry.
- Experience in leather industrialization is an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of leather and fabric materials and production processes.
- Strong awareness of new trends and research.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Stealth 3000 and Model Form is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and proactivity.
- Good knowledge of Italian and English.
- Teamwork skills.
- Passion for fashion and luxury.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in the role and in the fashion industry.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Product Management, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Fermo, Marche, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 44,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible for bonuses at Fendi's discretion based on individual and/or organizational performance; additional benefits are provided under current company policies, on top of legal benefits.
Culture
Fendi cultivates a workplace culture rooted in Roman heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of creativity. As an employer, it offers a refined, collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to combine technical excellence with bold innovation in service of a distinctive luxury vision.
About Cerulean
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