JUNIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER - INTERNSHIP

The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates. With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal AW LAB is a laboratory of “urban sport style” trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group, world leader in the footwear industry, with over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels. We are looking for a Junior Product Developer to join the AW LAB team, specifically in the product design team. The resource will join a young and dynamic team, working closely with the Senior Graphic Designer to develop the VRL line, AW LAB's in-house streetwear/urban brand. The resource will have the opportunity to leverage their creativity and passion for urban fashion, combining a hands-on approach in retail with both creative design tasks and analytical activities to evaluate market trends and product performance. KEY CHALLENGES Contributing to the design and development of the VRL line, following the latest streetwear trends Produce graphic proposals and visual concepts for VRL apparel products Support the team in the preparation of sales analysis reports to monitor the performance of the line and identify market preferences Collaborate on the creation of presentations and supporting materials for VRL collections Carry out market research and collect data on trends, competitors and new proposals in the footwear and streetwear sector Passion for streetwear and footwear Diploma/Degree in the field of Fashion Design Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines Pursues quality in accomplishing tasks paying attention to details and verifying information Extroversion and relational attitude Preferable direct knowledge of retail and customer dynamics Creativity and analytical precision: ability to combine a creative vision with a strategic approach, supported by data analysis and reports Operational and enterprising approach: ability to work practically and manage different responsibilities, even on tight deadlines Good knowledge of Office Suite, in particular Excel Adobe Creative Suite LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Italian Good knowledge of English Spanish (nice to have) LOCATION Limena (PD) Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period