KERING CORPORATE Sustainable Innovation Intern

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Summary
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, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Maisons 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.”
We are currently seeking a Sustainable Innovation Intern who will report to the Sustainable Innovation Manager at our Material Innovation Lab (MIL) in Milan, Italy.

Job Description

Your opportunity     

You will be an integral part of the Material Innovation Lab (MIL). The MIL provides the Group’s Houses and key suppliers with resources, tools and new solutions to help them understand how to make more sustainable choices in their products’ development.

How will you contribute

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Identifying new sustainable materials and processes in alignment with our brands

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Updating the MIL collection of innovative and sustainable materials for brands reference, both the “library” and the database

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Assessing the textile innovation landscape by inquiring on new technologies and innovators

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Supporting the team defining and identifying sustainable materials to include in our brands' collections through both a technical and strategic approach  

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Collaborating with multiple external and internal stakeholders to support the daily implementation of innovation projects

Who you are

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You have a bachelor or master degree, preferably in engineering, material science, chemistry or related fields

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You have a general understanding of innovation material trends, circularity and sustainability aspects of the textile industry

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You have a basic knowledge of project management principles

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You are environmentally aware and passionate for innovation

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You have excellent written and spoken communication skills, and can communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

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You feel comfortable both working independently and as team player

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You are a flexible, proactive and organized individual, and you are able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

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You have a good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel Word and PowerPoint

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You are fluent in Italian and English, both oral and written

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Materials Innovation Lab 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
2022-05-09

Schedule
Full time

Organization
KERING ITALIA S.P.A.