Yves Saint Laurent Finishing Supervisor - Footwear

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Supervisor
Posted Mar 1, 2026

Join Saint Laurent in Vigonza, Italy as a Finishing Supervisor - Footwear. Lead the finishing team in a luxury fashion environment, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Overview

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was established in 1961 and became a pioneer in introducing the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a pivotal moment in the modernization of fashion, significantly influencing the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, Saint Laurent continues to thrive under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, offering a diverse range of products including women's and men's prêt-à-porter, footwear, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the finishing operations for footwear production, ensuring adherence to specified guidelines and timelines.
  • Coordinate and lead the internal finishing team, acting as the primary point of contact.
  • Facilitate communication within the department to ensure the seamless flow of information necessary for finishing operations.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or lead role within finishing operations.
  • Comprehensive understanding of all finishing processes, including cleaning, touch-ups, and packaging.
  • Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
  • Familiarity with luxury/formal women's footwear.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills

Leadership and team management Expertise in finishing processes Strong communication skills Problem-solving abilities Attention to detail

Experience

Significant experience in a similar supervisory role within the luxury footwear industry is required.

Workplace

This position is based in Vigonza, Veneto, Italy. Cerulean lists 31 open roles in Vigonza. The broader Veneto area accounts for 230 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.

Benefits

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity in all its forms, providing opportunities for employees to express their talents individually and collectively.

Culture

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

About Cerulean

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