CAD Industrialization Specialist — Leather Goods
Fendi seeks a CAD Industrialization Specialist in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy — optimize leather goods CAD patterns and support production (on-site).
Overview
Fendi is an Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal savoir-faire; it operates within the LVMH group. The brand combines Roman heritage and contemporary creativity, placing a premium on craftsmanship, material innovation and product excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Validate and double-check models and CAD patterns to ensure conformance with design intent and manufacturing feasibility.
- Monitor bag production to verify correspondence between samples, technical packs and finished goods.
- Collaborate with the Modelling/Prototyping Department to guide correct prototype development and revisions.
- Optimize patterns, construction sequences and component specifications to reduce cost and enhance production efficiency.
- Anticipate and manage production issues, propose corrective actions and drive implementation with suppliers and internal teams.
- Provide technical support for the outsourcing process, including supplier handover and quality follow-up.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' professional experience in modeling or industrialization within the luxury leather goods sector.
- Deep knowledge of production workflows (preparation and assembly), leather materials, reinforcements, adhesives and hardware.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD for pattern making; experience with Aimpes is a plus.
- Experience with Stealth and strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and technical documentation.
- Proven familiarity with quality standards and production processes specific to luxury leather goods.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving orientation and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in Italian.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in modeling or industrialization for luxury leather goods, with hands-on involvement in pattern development, prototype validation and production support.
Education
Degree or diploma in fashion design, industrial engineering, product development, leather goods technology, or equivalent professional experience in luxury accessories.
Culture
Fendi cultivates an environment rooted in Italian craftsmanship and creative excellence, where meticulous attention to detail and artisanal techniques are prized. As part of the LVMH group, the workplace emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, high production standards and continuous innovation in materials and processes.