KERING CORPORATE Sustainable Innovation Intern

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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 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 Groups 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 Bachelors degree or Masters 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.

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