Prada Group Retail Talent Acquisition Intern
Prada Group — Milan: Retail Talent Acquisition Intern supporting retail recruitment, ATS management and store-based assessments at PRADA Head Office.
Overview
Prada Group is a global luxury house headquartered in Milan that develops and manages an influential portfolio of fashion and lifestyle maisons including PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church's, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa. The Group is recognised for design-led innovation, international retail operations and a commitment to craftsmanship, employing diverse teams across its global network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end retail recruitment activities: candidate sourcing, screening, shortlisting and interview coordination.
- Manage and update candidate records and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with Hiring Managers and HR stakeholders, ensuring a professional candidate experience.
- Compile recruitment metrics and support reporting and data analysis to inform hiring decisions.
- Maintain proactive communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Work closely with Retail HR and store teams to understand operational needs and align hiring criteria.
- Conduct regular in-store visits to observe role requirements and organisational dynamics.
- Perform mystery shopping and qualitative assessments of candidate fit, service standards and in-store experience, and deliver structured feedback to the Talent Acquisition team.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or related discipline.
- Demonstrable interest in retail, talent acquisition and the luxury industry.
- Very good command of English; proficiency in Italian is a plus.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive, reliable approach.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stores and hiring managers.
- Flexibility and willingness to spend time in store environments for observations and assessments.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; suitable for students or recent graduates. Prior exposure to retail environments or HR/recruitment activities is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Pursuing or recently completed bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. 565 luxury roles are listed in Milan on Cerulean, 8 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Lombardy region, Cerulean lists 589 open positions — 8 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 1.368 open roles in Italy, including 21 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Prada Group fosters a creative, international workplace that prizes curiosity, excellence and professional growth. The organisation emphasises diversity and inclusion and invests in talent development across its global retail and corporate teams.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.