Oakley AFA Product Development Internship
Milan (Città metropolitana di Milano) Marketing
Job description
WHO WE ARE
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.
JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Oakley product development team you will be in the heart of the conception of sportwear apparel garments.
You will assist the product development team in daily activities such as: fabric and trims approvals, fittings (product measurements), relationship & communication with external vendors, getting the chance to see the entire development process, from sketch to final garment.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:
The main mission being supporting product development and design team in the different product development process:
· Fabric and trims approvals,
· Fabric and trims research: gathering by type of fabric, price indication,
· Product fittings support: product preparation and measurements,
· Follow up the sample reception calendar: communication with external vendors,
· Product information filling in the Masterfile (excel line plan)
· Help in the office organisation (shipment documents, packages…)
· Technical packs modifications + comments (illustrators) – will be trained
NETWORK OF INTERACTION:
INTERNAL : You will work closely with the product development team and in a second step with Design team, Sourcing team, Merchandising team
EXTERNAL : You will be in contact with our different suppliers by email
TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE
· Educational Background in Master’s level degree study in Business or Management ingeneering
· First internship in the apparel industry is a plus
· Strong affinity with the apparel industry, especially sportwear industry is mandatory
· Solid experience with Microsoft software packages
· Excel knowledge essential
· Illustrator knowledge is a bonus
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Educational Background : recently graduated in a Master’s level degree study in Business or Management Engineering
LANGUAGES:
English
Italian
OVERALL COMMENTS:
As a business, Oakley is entrenched in the surf, sport and youth markets, where we pride ourselves on the tight-knit and passionate team culture. Building on its legacy of innovative and premium products, the company offers a full array of eyewear and apparel products including performance apparel, accessories, googles, helmets, sun and prescription eyewear.
Join Team Oakley and be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of performance in sport and fuels the drive of athletes. Oakley offers products and technologies designed to meet the performance needs of the world's best athletes, enabling them to compete at the highest level possible.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their ages, backgrounds, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliations, personal beliefs, or religions. This includes those registered in targeted employment programs under Italian Law 68/1999, in accordance with Article 15 of Stat. Lav and Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.
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