Sustainable Innovation Specialist

We are looking for an engaged and passionate Sustainable Innovation Specialist to join our Sustainable Innovation Department, in our Global HQ in Milan, Italy.  

Your Impact:   

The scope of work includes strategic support to integrate sustainable materials and technologies into products and technical support to define and identify sustainable materials and technologies.

Activities:

• Support the team in identifying lower impact materials and technologies
• Assist the manager in launching, managing, and monitoring innovative projects with our suppliers, start-ups and involved business functions in order to  lower the impacts of our materials
• Support the team in analysing and scouting lower impact and innovative opportunities, materials and technologies
• Researching and comparing new materials, solutions, and processing technologies

Who We Are Looking For

 Main Qualifications: 

• Scientific Degree (Chemistry, Engineering, Biotechnology) or related subject
• Proven working experience of at least 3 years in a similar role
• Knowledge of the latest fabric trends, developments and innovations and curious about technical aspects  
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• Experiences in with Excel and other MS Office tools

We Would Appreciate a Person Who Is:   

• Highly organized and capable of effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Structured and proactive, demonstrating an independent work attitude
• Cooperative and flexible who can communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders