Poltrona Frau Neolaureato per STAGE in area Product Design & Development

Business Functions
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Locations
IT - Italy/Macerata
The Product Design & Developer Intern will support the company in the research and development of products and accessories tutoring by Strategic Merchandising & Accessories Manager. 

Main Activities
  • Analyzing trends for accessory and furnishing sectors;
  • Monitoring sales data for existing collections evaluating phase-out, restyling, range extensions and new entries;
  • Scouting of new suppliers for the external development of the accessories collections;
  • Support in analyzing and identifying price, cost and sales volume forecast characteristics for new products to be developed;
  • Designing new proposals with the support of external designers and/or suppliers;
  • Support in developing of prototypes with the support of external suppliers and the technical department of Poltrona Frau;
  • Provide all the information to support the Marketing and Press office for the creation of product catalogs and the conveyance of the correct product characteristics;
  • Provide all the information to the Commercial network for the correct understanding of the product characteristics;
  • Carry out digital presentations of the new collections to support the Brand activity and the Commercial network.
  • Supporting the R&D office for the development of new materials, finishes and colors to be included on the new project proposals (furniture, accessories and upholsteries) in compliance with the new color and material moodboard

Experience and Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, Industrial Design or similar degree;
  • Previous experience in leather accessories development will be appreciated.
  • Previous experience in high-end furniture or home-accessory industry will be appreciated. 

Technical and soft Skills
  • Excellent knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering (Rhinoceros);
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and AutoCAD (at least 2D package);
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
  • Good level of written and spoken English;
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Team working and consensus-building skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams;
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Sede di lavoro: Tolentino (MC)
 
Business Functions
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Locations
IT - Italy/Macerata