Kering Eyewear Design Intern

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Location
PaduaVenetoItaly
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Jan 9, 2026

About Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished entity within the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands as a pivotal force in the luxury eyewear market. Renowned for its fusion of creativity, innovation, and quality, Kering Eyewear designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes an extensive array of eyewear. The brand's portfolio includes iconic names such as Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Alaïa, Montblanc, Dunhill, Puma, and proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim, and Zeal Optics. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability and industry expertise, Kering Eyewear continually redefines design, crafting eyewear that captivates consumers globally.

Join Kering Eyewear in Padova, Italy, as a Design Intern. Contribute to creative concepts and support the design team in a leading luxury eyewear company.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define creative concepts and mood boards in alignment with brand management and Creative Director guidelines.
  • Support the eyewear design team in sketching new styles.
  • Assist in creating illustrations and new styles using Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Monitor the progress of 3D technical design, prototyping, and product development phases.
  • Update style collections and maintain color and material archives.
  • Manage email correspondence and shipping priorities.
  • Communicate key concepts of the developed collection to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in English
  • International experience and previous experience in the eyewear sector are advantageous

Skills

Excellent creative and drawing skills Strong proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator Professional ambition in fashion and luxury Passion for the eyewear category Solid image and trend research skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments Understanding of creative guidelines and design concept trends Teamwork attitude

Experience

Previous experience in the eyewear sector is a plus.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Padua, Veneto, Italy.

Benefits

The position offers an opportunity to join a thriving company within a global luxury group, providing endless possibilities for learning and growth. Kering is committed to talent development and fostering internal mobility, promoting leadership skills and helping employees reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling environment.

Culture

Kering is dedicated to building a diverse workforce, valuing diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company believes that diversity enriches the workplace, opening opportunities for individual and collective talent expression and enhancing adaptability in a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

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