KERING CORPORATE Sustainable Innovation Intern

Summary

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, 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’s 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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sustainable Innovation Intern who will report to the Sustainable Innovation Manager at our Material Innovation Lab (MIL) based in Milan, Italy. This is a paid internship, ideally starting on the 2nd of February 2026 for a duration of 6 + 6 months.

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. 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 will you contribute 

• Support the manager to identify novel sustainable materials and processes, and in handling project advancement as needed
• Support the manager to assess the innovation landscape of the textile sector inquiring technologies and innovators, with particular attention to biotechnology- and chemistry-focused solutions
• Support the team to cure and update the innovation section of material library for Brand reference
• Support the daily implementation of innovation projects, providing technical and communication expertise

Who you are 

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a scientific field, such as Biotechnology, Chemistry, Materials or Environmental studies
• You have strong communication skills in both Italian and English (written and spoken)
• You have a proactive, organized, and flexible attitude
• You define yourself as a good communicator, cooperative and accountable
• You are environmentally aware and passionate for innovation
• You are interested in the innovation material trends or sustainability aspects of the textile industry 
• You feel comfortable and adaptable working in a multicultural context

Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We believe diversity in all its forms – disability, age, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, religion – enriches the workplace. It opens 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 (tempo determinato) (tirocinante)

Start Date

2026-02-02

Schedule

Full time

Organization

KERING ITALIA S.P.A.