- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €75,000–85,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About Zegna
Founded in 1910 in Trivero by Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional fabrics, modern tailoring, and a vertically integrated approach from fine fibres to finished garments. As an employer, the maison offers a refined, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and client excellence meet a long-standing commitment to responsibility, reflected in Oasi Zegna and its stewardship of people and landscape. Zegna attracts talent across retail, design, merchandising, manufacturing, digital, and corporate functions, fostering collaboration, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Employees join a heritage-driven company shaping contemporary menswear while upholding quality, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Zegna is seeking an Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Manager to shape and drive the Group’s internal communications and employee engagement agenda, working with senior leaders to translate business priorities into initiatives across its international organization. The role coordinates executive communications, engagement surveys, Group-wide programmes and corporate events, and manages external partners. The permanent position is classified under the CCNL Tessile, with a base salary of €75,000–€85,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement the Group’s internal communications strategy, ensuring consistency, effectiveness and alignment with business priorities.
- Coordinate executive communications, including leadership messages, Group CEO updates and strategic corporate communications.
- Develop communications formats, tools and channels to strengthen employee awareness, understanding and engagement.
- Partner with HR, Corporate Communications and business stakeholders to communicate key initiatives and organizational updates effectively.
- Lead the annual employee engagement survey process, from planning and deployment through analysis and follow-up actions.
- Monitor engagement metrics and insights, identifying opportunities to strengthen employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- Support leaders in translating engagement feedback into meaningful action plans and initiatives.
- Design and manage Group-wide engagement programmes and corporate events, including Town Halls, leadership meetings and employee engagement activities.
- Develop innovative concepts and engagement experiences for key corporate moments to strengthen collaboration, belonging and employee connection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communications, culture and engagement priorities across the Group.
- Manage relationships with external providers and consultants supporting communications, engagement and event initiatives.
Qualifications
- Successfully managed communications and engagement initiatives within complex, international organizations.
- Experience partnering with business leadership and confidence operating in highly visible, demanding environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence effectively across organizational levels.
- Strong storytelling ability and visual acumen, with the capacity to translate business priorities into clear, engaging and impactful communication experiences.
- Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and a strong focus on execution.
- Solid project management capabilities and the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to support key corporate initiatives and events when required.
- International mindset and ability to thrive in multicultural environments.
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
- Sensitivity to luxury, heritage and brand culture is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
8–10 years in Internal Communication, Employee Engagement, Corporate Communication, Culture, Change Management or related fields.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 75,000 to EUR 85,000 per annum.
Culture
Zegna fosters a workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for heritage, where teams are encouraged to combine precision with creativity. As a family-founded luxury house with a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, it offers an environment that values collaboration, long-term thinking, and excellence in every detail.
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