Summary Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi‑End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ‘ensemble’ of powerful brands. We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.
Job Description How you will contribute
Analyzing global Eyewear trends on styles, shapes, materials and colors, through direct interaction with suppliers, competitors, customers and other relevant players to the target brands,
Defining and developing creative concepts and mood boards in line with the guidelines provided by Brand Management and Creative Direction,
Interfacing with key suppliers, research centers and other relevant players to develop new design solutions, construction details, and processing methodologies to be submitted to the Eyewear Creative Director for approval,
Developing creative styles, both by hand and in digital format, in line with the brief received, to be submitted to the Eyewear Creative Director for approval and improvements,
Discussing with Cad Designers and Industrialization team to provide feedback and translate the approved designs into complete and consistent 3D digital format, transferring them the creative content and stylistic solutions,
Closely monitoring the progress of the 3D technical design, prototyping and product development steps, highlighting critical issues in terms of performance, quality, time and cost,
Participating in the Collections approval meetings, sharing the information with the involved and relevant business functions
Closely working with Supply Chain and Demand Planning functions to contribute the achievement of quality, lead‑time and cost targets,
Guaranteeing contribution in communicating the key concepts of the developed collection to all internal and external key players,
Supporting the team updating our style collection as well as our colors and material archives.
Who you are
Accessory Design Degree or equivalent qualifications
3+ years of experience in Eyewear Design in hi‑end segment, possibly in an international environment (plus)
Solid knowledge of Luxury and Fashion Accessories market
Strong attitude to teamwork
Resilience, passion and enthusiasm
Entrepreneurship attitude and curiosity
Authentic innovative spirit
Excellent knowledge of Adobe package
Fluent English
Why work with us? This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Details
Job Type: Regular
Start Date:
2026-01-01
Schedule: Full time
Organization: KERING EYEWEAR S.P.A.
Location: PADOVA
Type: Tempo pieno
#J-18808-Ljbffr