Position
The candidate, based in the production site of Bagno a Ripoli (FI), will join the Leather Product Development office. The Product Development Manager is in charge of leading his/her team to successfully develop new products, while meeting style, quality, cost/margin, lead time and quantity targets.
Job responsibilities
- Participate in technical meetings with style, modeling, and product management teams to ensure alignment on product vision and feasibility.
- Lead and manage product developers, allocating resources based on workload, capacity, and product expertise.
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams (in-house teams, head office - including new product development, marketing, and design teams).
- Supervise all development phases, from initial concept to market readiness, ensuring projects are completed within established timeframes.
- Maintain a strong focus on aesthetic requirements, cost targets, and quality standards throughout the development process.
- Interface with production managers to ensure seamless information transfer and a smooth transition of products into manufacturing.
- Proactively address and resolve any critical issues that may arise during the production phase, collaborating with relevant teams to find effective solutions.
- Availability for frequent business trips within the national territory
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management / Product Design or in a related field is required;
- 8-10 years of product development experience within luxury firm;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel);
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work successfully in a team, as well as independently;
FENDI
MAISON
The Fendi Maison was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first Fendi boutique – a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, Fendi emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style.
Called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear.
In 2000, the LVMH group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery. Today Fendi is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.
Called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear.
In 2000, the LVMH group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery. Today Fendi is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.