KERING CORPORATE Sustainability Intern

Job description

About us A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had over 49,000 employees and revenue of €19,4 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.

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”), strategic support to integrate sustainable materials into products and technical support to define and identify sustainable materials.

How you will contribute

·  Support the team in identifying sustainable materials, including sources of sustainable raw materials, as appropriate to brand
·  Help brands with technical information on sustainable materials
·  Provide support in organizing communication and projects related to sustainable materials and processes
·  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. A specialization in Supply Chain is a plus
·  Knowledgeable of the latest fabric trends, developments and innovations and curious about technical aspects
·  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. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy