- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €25,000–28,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 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 a Junior Footwear Designer in Milan to support creative research and the design and development of high-quality footwear, creating sketches, technical drawings and product specifications and contributing to design meetings. The role is permanent, with a base salary of €25,000–€28,000 and a daily lunch voucher.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to creative research for upcoming collections.
- Create sketches using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Produce detailed drawings and specifications covering colour schemes, construction, materials and accessory requirements.
- Support the Design Office and contribute to design meetings.
- Help design and develop high-quality products.
Qualifications
- Qualified in Fashion or Product Design, preferably as a recent graduate.
- Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator and technical drawing.
- Skilled in freehand design.
- Creativity and sensibility to luxury.
- Fluent in English.
Skills
Education
Qualification in Fashion or Product Design; preferably a recent graduate.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 25,000 to EUR 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Daily lunch voucher.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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