Footwear Production Intern

Location PaduaVenetoItaly
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 15, 2026
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IME LVMH — Footwear Production Intern in Padua. 6 positions for the 2026 women’s footwear programme with placements at Louis Vuitton, Dior and Rossimoda.

Overview

The IME LVMH (Institut des Métiers d’Excellence) is LVMH’s global vocational training initiative that preserves and transmits artisanal know‑how across creation, craft and retail métiers. In partnership with accredited institutions such as the Politecnico Calzaturiero and with the Group’s Maisons, IME combines classroom instruction with on‑the‑job placements inside leading luxury maisons.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Complete an 800‑hour integrated training pathway (400 hours classroom/lab at Politecnico Calzaturiero and 400 hours of company placement within a partner Maison).
  • Undertake hands‑on production tasks in women’s luxury footwear including preparation, lasting/mounting, stitching and finishing under the supervision of experienced artisans.
  • Apply technical instructions and workmanship standards to deliver high‑quality footwear components and finished products.
  • Participate in Master Classes, educational visits to Maisons and sessions on technical English terminology as part of the curriculum.
  • Contribute to atelier production workflows, maintain workplace organisation and adhere to quality and safety procedures.

Qualifications

  • Italian citizen, EU national, or non‑EU national with valid residence or work permit.
  • Resident or domiciled in the Veneto region.
  • Age between 18 and 29.
  • Not enrolled in any formal course of study and currently unemployed (seeking first employment).
  • Completion of compulsory schooling.
  • Registration with the Garanzia Giovani programme in Veneto and possession of a signed Patto di Servizio from the local Centro per l'Impiego.
  • Manual aptitude, patience, precision and strong attention to detail.

Skills

Manual dexterity Precision and attention to detail Basic understanding of footwear production processes (preparation, mounting/lasting, stitching, finishing) Ability to read and follow technical instructions and work orders Capacity to work in a workshop/atelier environment and to collaborate with artisan teams

Experience

Entry‑level role intended for candidates with little or no prior professional experience in footwear manufacturing; practical manual experience or prior vocational training is advantageous.

Education

Minimum: completion of compulsory schooling. Vocational training in footwear or related artisanal crafts is advantageous.

Benefits

Expense reimbursement during the company placement; tuition fully funded by the Regione Veneto (course provided free of charge).

Culture

The IME LVMH fosters an apprenticeship culture centred on craftsmanship, mentorship and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Trainees work alongside master artisans within LVMH Maisons, in an environment that prizes precision, heritage techniques and continuous skills development.