Internship Product Tread Designer - Moto

Pirelli & C. S.p.A.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Competitive reimbursement

Free company restaurant

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. invites applications for an Internship: Product Tread Designer - Moto, based in Milan, Italy. You will join the Moto team at Pirelli headquarters and support the Tread Engineering R&D efforts, contributing creative ideas and learning quickly in a world-class tire design environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Product/Industrial Design with CAD skills and fluency in English and Italian, and a passion for innovative tread concepts across motorcycle tire ranges.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Product/Industrial Design or similar.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Proficiency with technical drawings and CAD.
• Strong creativity and design culture.
• Good problem solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Tread concept creation and exploration.
• Pattern design development in 2D/3D.
• Digital twin and design validation using CAD and simulations.
• Design refinement for manufacturability and performance.
• Adapt tread concepts across tire sizes and product families.
• Design research and benchmarking of market trends.

Skills

CAD

2D/3D modeling

Tread design

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Product/Industrial Design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Internship Product Tread Designer - Moto

Country: Italy
Location: Milano

Function: Moto and Cycling
Experience: no experience

DISCOVER PIRELLI

We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people!

WHY JOIN US

We are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with:

• International, engaging, and supportive working environment.
• Competitive reimbursement.
• Free company restaurant.
• Personal and professional development.

DRIVE YOUR FUTURE

The candidate will join the Moto team at Pirelli headquarter. In particular, she/He will be a support for Moto – Tread Engineering R&D team. We are looking for a candidate with creativity and a desire to know.

YOUR CORE ACTIVITIES

• Tread Concept Creation – Generate and develop original tread design concepts by combining functional requirements, market insights, and creative design approaches.
• Pattern Design Development – Translate design concepts into detailed 2D and 3D models, defining groove architecture, visual identity, and functional features.
• Digital Twin & Design Validation – Develop digital tread models, leveraging advanced CAD, visualization tools, engineering simulations, and performance analyses for virtual validation and product optimization.
• Design Refinement & Performance-Oriented Optimization – Work alongside engineering teams to evolve tread concepts into manufacturable solutions while preserving the original design intent.
• Design Adaptation & Product Range Development – Extend tread concepts across different tire sizes and product families, adapting pattern architectures, geometrical features, and design parameters to ensure consistent performance, visual identity
• Design Research & Innovation – Investigate future design directions, benchmark market trends, and contribute to the creation of innovative tread architectures for upcoming motorcycle tire generations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Master’s degree in Product/industrial Design, Design Engineering, (or similar)
• Fluent English and Italian
• Ability with technical drawings, and knowledge in CAD
• Creativity and design culture
• Problem solving skills and Teamwork

We are an equal opportunity employer and this search is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations