Kering Eyewear Junior Eyewear Prototyper
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
About Kering Eyewear
Kering Eyewear is the global eyewear house within the Kering luxury group, designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing premium frames for maisons such as Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent and others. The division combines creative leadership with industrial know‑how and sustainability ambitions, offering international career pathways within a major luxury conglomerate.
Kering Eyewear in Padua, Italy seeks a Junior Eyewear Prototyper (Intern) to support prototype development in the HQ creative atelier.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the creative and technical team in the development of prototypes according to the brands' collection plans, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and targets for timing, quality and cost.
- Contribute to the identification and evaluation of project criticalities including technical issues, timelines, resource needs and equipment constraints.
- Apply specific prototyping techniques, materials and procedures appropriate to the product brief and intended finish.
- Operate and assist with professional machinery and workshop equipment used in prototype construction under supervision.
- Participate in internal meetings and provide constructive input to meet objectives and help create collections that exceed brand expectations.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar prototyping role for eyewear and/or jewellery is a plus.
- Practical knowledge of professional machines and equipment used for prototype development.
- Familiarity with metals, engineering plastics and natural materials such as wood and horn.
- Manual dexterity, meticulous attention to detail and a problem‑solving mindset.
Skills
Experience
Internship level; prior hands‑on experience in eyewear or jewellery prototyping is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Vocational or technical diploma in materials technology, mechanical/industrial design, jewellery or optical/manufacturing disciplines; higher education in a related field is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Kering Eyewear fosters a creative, collaborative workplace that values craftsmanship, sustainability and talent development. The organisation promotes internal mobility and diversity, encouraging employees to grow within a global luxury ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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