Gucci Fabric Research and Development Intern

About Gucci

Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.

Gucci seeks a Fabric Research and Development Intern to join its fabrics team in Milan from November 2026, supporting fabric development, sourcing, research, and organization for VIP, runway, and special-project collections. This internship offers exposure to the end-to-end luxury fabric development process and includes a monthly reimbursement of €750.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and monitoring fabrics, trials, and sampling activities with mills and suppliers.
• Create and maintain fabric archives, swatch libraries, technical documentation, and development tracking tools.
• Support the preparation of fabric presentations, collection reviews, fittings, and creative meetings.
• Collaborate with Design, Collection Development, Embroidery, Creative Atelier, and Product Development teams to ensure collection consistency and timely execution.
• Monitor fabric deliveries, sample requests, and development calendars.
• Update fabric databases and ensure accurate information on composition, pricing, lead times, and sustainability attributes.
• Conduct market and trend research to identify innovative materials, techniques, finishes, and construction methods.
• Support special projects related to VIP dressing, runway collections, and exclusive developments.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Completed or ongoing degree in Fashion, Textile Engineering, Textile Design, Materials Science, Fashion Business, or a related field.
• Passion for fabrics, materials innovation, and luxury craftsmanship.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.
• Proactive approach and ownership mindset.
• Sensitivity to aesthetics, quality, and product excellence.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

Education

Completed or ongoing degree in Fashion, Textile Engineering, Textile Design, Materials Science, Fashion Business, or a related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 750 per month.

Benefits

Internship journey activities including Welcome Day, Exploring Gucci, networking lunches, and digital events; free daily lunch in the company canteen when working from the office; access to the parking lot and company bus; access to additional benefits.

Culture

Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.

About Cerulean

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