Kering Eyewear Colours & Materials Stylist (Intern)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Kering Eyewear
Kering Eyewear is the specialised eyewear division within the Kering luxury group, partnering with maisons such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and others to design, develop and distribute premium eyewear. The business combines creative direction, technical know-how and a commitment to sustainability, operating within the broader Kering ecosystem that emphasises talent development and internal mobility.
Kering Eyewear in Padua, Italy seeks a Colours & Materials Stylist (Intern) to support trend research, material sourcing and design moodboards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct systematic research into global fashion, colour and material trends with a dedicated focus on the eyewear sector.
- Monitor market activity and competitor landscapes to anticipate consumer directions and future global fashion concepts.
- Create moodboards, trend boards and visual dossiers to inform and inspire the Design team and seasonal concepts.
- Source materials and prospective suppliers; manage and curate the internal materials archive and sample library.
- Maintain active communication channels with internal stakeholders (Design, Product, Sourcing) and external material suppliers.
- Support the Creative Function in translating trend intelligence into actionable colour and material directions for the brand portfolio.
Qualifications
- Degree in Fashion, Luxury Design or a closely related discipline; specialisation in Accessories or Eyewear preferred.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Proven visual communication skills and excellent interpersonal communication.
- Practical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, plus Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrable passion for Kering Eyewear’s brand aesthetics and strong creative curiosity.
- Organised, detail-oriented approach with an innovative mindset and willingness to learn.
Skills
Experience
Suitable for a current student or recent graduate; prior internship or project experience in accessories, eyewear, trend research or material sourcing is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Degree in Fashion and Luxury Design (Accessories or Eyewear specialisation preferred).
Workplace
This position is based in Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Kering Eyewear operates within a creative, collaborative environment that values talent development and internal mobility as core managerial principles. The company promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages an entrepreneurial, sustainability-minded approach to design and sourcing.
About Cerulean
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