Summary
About Kering
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.
We are currently seeking a Sustainability Intern who will report to the RTW Sustainable Development Manager at our Materials Innovation Lab (MIL) in Milan, Italy.
Job Description
Your opportunity
You will be an integral part of the Materials Innovation Lab (MIL). MIL is a shared service center for Kering’s Houses. As part of our team, you will provide knowledge and technical support on sustainable materials (textiles, trims, non-woven) to the Brands. The scope of work includes maintaining up to date MIL collection of innovative and sustainable materials (the “library” and the “database”) and leveraging your business and economics background to contribute to pilot mechanisms that translate sustainability goals into actionable processes across the textile supply chain
How you will contribute
- Support the team in identifying sustainable materials, including sources of sustainable raw materials, as appropriate to brand
- Provide business-oriented insights and technical support to help brands adopt sustainable materials
- Assist in monitoring projects that operationalize sustainability across Brands development and production
- Assist the manager in organizing projects developments, including the ongoing monitoring and those under evaluation
- Maintain and organize MIL Show Room library and database of materials on a regular basis, ensuring is continuously up to date
Who you are
- A fresh graduate in Business, Engineering, Material Science or related field.
- Specialization in Supply Chain or experience in business transformation and change management is a plus
- Motivated to help define sourcing and purchasing mechanisms that turn sustainability strategies into real business practices
- You are a proactive team player who is adaptable to a multicultural context
- You are a well-organized and very precise person with a strong attention to detail.
- You are a cooperative and flexible individual who can communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
- Expert in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken, French is plus
- If you belong to legally protected categories (L. 68/99) your application is more than welcomed
Why work with us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth, and become part of a dynamic team 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 Type
Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Start Date
2026-01-26
Schedule
Full time
Organization
KERING ITALIA S.P.A.
