- Location
- Busto Garolfo Lombardy Italy
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €35,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès seeks a junior technician to support the industrialization of women's luxury footwear collections and production, from prototyping through production, working with the technical team and manufacturers. The role is full-time on a 1-year fixed-term contract under the CCNL Calzaturiera Industria, with an indicative starting gross annual salary from €35,000, determined using objective, gender-neutral criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the technical team in industrializing women's footwear collections and production, helping define shoe models, heels, lasts and related structures.
- Ensure fit precision and conformity.
- Maintain consistency and guide the development of heels, lasts, insoles, outsoles and related components.
- Support product development while respecting Hermès aesthetics, comfort, practicality and quality.
- Oversee industrialization from prototyping through production.
- Work with footwear manufacturers to ensure consistency across Hermès shoes by proposing and implementing new ideas with manufacturers and other teams.
- Coordinate with the Manager to validate footwear at the various stages of development.
- Serve as the manufacturers' technical point of reference to ensure overall product consistency.
- Ensure consistent, optimized development of heels, lasts and structures across manufacturers, while keeping development plans on schedule.
- Work with the Manager and the rest of the team to validate developments and conformity pairs within agreed timelines.
- Ensure action plans are implemented using reporting tools, technical sheets, databases and other technical documentation.
- Help establish and maintain product standards in collaboration with the Quality team.
- Work closely with manufacturers to improve quality, ensure aesthetics and consistent fit across products, and meet timelines at every stage.
Qualifications
- Technical education in footwear.
- At least 2 years of experience as a footwear pattern maker and/or industrialization specialist in luxury women's footwear.
- Sensitivity to the product.
- Analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to manage priorities.
- Results-oriented approach.
- Curiosity and a proactive mindset.
- Good command of the full Office suite.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Team-oriented and committed to collective work.
- Availability, flexibility and adaptability.
- Strong focus on quality and detail.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years as a footwear pattern maker and/or industrialization specialist in luxury women's footwear.
Education
Technical education in footwear.
Workplace
This position is based in Busto Garolfo, Lombardy, Italy, within easy reach of Milan.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
Meal vouchers and other benefits under company policy and the applicable collective agreement; annual incentive plan in line with company policy.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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