- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
About Valentino
Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.
The Product Assistant supports Valentino’s Style team with collection development, fittings, product documentation, prototype garments and samples, digital archiving, internal presentations, PLM and SAP data tasks, and back-office activities. This is a maternity-cover role in Rome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Style team in the collection development process, liaising with Product Development and external suppliers.
- Attend fittings and assist with entering handover and defect notes, digitally archiving photos and sketches, and preparing product sheets.
- Assist with shipments and the management of prototype garments and samples.
- Digitally archive and catalogue accessories and production developments.
- Assist in preparing internal presentations.
- Enter data in PLM and search for garments in SAP.
- Provide back-office support.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Culture
Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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