Fendi Structures Technical Development & Industrialization Specialist

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the advancement of shoe structure development and industrialization activities with external suppliers and internal laboratories, ensuring adherence to timelines and required standards
• Research and analyse emerging technologies, innovative materials, and cutting-edge construction solutions for structures, with objectives to enhance performance, aesthetics, and cost efficiency
• Support the Technical Manager in evaluating the technical and industrial feasibility of structure projects proposed by the design office, providing critical input on materials, processes, and economic sustainability
• Collaborate actively with the pattern-making team on structure engineering, prototype refinement, and technical solution optimization whilst maintaining consistency with the stylistic vision
• Monitor and optimize the industrialization phases of structures at supplier facilities, implementing quality control procedures to ensure finished product excellence
• Create and update technical documentation pertaining to developed structures
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with Quality Control and Production teams to identify and resolve issues related to materials, processes, and structure performance

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of specialized experience in shoe component and structure development and industrialization, preferably in the luxury sector
• In-depth knowledge of materials specific to soles and structures, related processing technologies, and shoe manufacturing processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong orientation towards innovation and refined aesthetic sensibility aligned with luxury standards
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Flexibility, proactivity, and strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of specialized experience in shoe structure development and industrialization, preferably within the luxury sector. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency across materials selection, manufacturing processes, supplier coordination, and technical problem-solving within a footwear production environment.

Education

Technical diploma in a relevant discipline (engineering, materials science, footwear technology, or equivalent).

Workplace

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.

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