Shoes Industrial Director

Seniority Executive
Posted Feb 24, 2026

Rossimoda in Padova, Italy, seeks a Shoes Industrial Director for CELINE. Join a prestigious brand under LVMH, leading footwear production and strategy.

Overview

Rossimoda serves as CELINE's industrial platform for the development and production of footwear, embodying a legacy of passion, meticulous craftsmanship, and luxury. CELINE, established in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, is a prestigious French brand under the LVMH Group, renowned for its excellence in the luxury fashion sector. The company seeks individuals who thrive in a dynamic, passionate, and authentic environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to support sales growth for Maison CELINE and other LVMH Fashion Group brands.
  • Manage prototyping, development, industrialization, production, and delivery processes to ensure timely market entry of collections.
  • Lead external manufacturing strategies and ensure supplier compliance with LVMH Code of Conduct.
  • Contribute to the Eco Design strategy to meet LVMH Group's CSR objectives.
  • Oversee and develop Rossimoda teams, ensuring the continuity of internal expertise.
  • Collaborate with the industrial footwear management committee and lead approximately 215 team members across Italy and Romania.
  • Work closely with the Industrial Director, studio, and product teams at Maison CELINE headquarters.

Qualifications

  • Academic background in engineering, economics, or equivalent.

Skills

Strategic thinking with a focus on product and quality execution. Strong business acumen and solution-oriented mindset. Leadership and team management. Proficiency in planning, organization, and project management. Fluency in Italian and English; proficiency in French is advantageous.

Experience

Over 20 years of industrial experience, including at least 3 years in a senior role as an Industrial Director or equivalent, preferably within a luxury brand or high-end footwear segment.

Education

Academic background in engineering, economics, or equivalent.

Benefits

The role offers a hybrid working mode and the opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment within the luxury fashion industry.

Culture

Rossimoda, as part of the CELINE and LVMH family, fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship. The workplace is characterized by a collaborative and dynamic environment, where passionate individuals are encouraged to contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and quality.