Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs
There are 91 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
Moët Hennessy
Intern, Research & Development - Microbiology and Biochemistry
Moët & Chandon seeks an internship intern for the Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research & Development Centre to support the Microbiology-Biochemistry unit. The successful candidate will contribute to yeast selection and characterization projects for champagne fermentation, including monitoring ongoing trials, synthesizing findings on house yeast strains, and performing microbiological analyses in support of Moët Hennessy's sustainable viticulture initiatives.
Moët & Chandon internship in microbiology and biochemistry at R&D centre in Epernay, France. 6-month yeast fermentation research role.
Chanel
Intern, Innovation Programs
Chanel's Innovation Programs Intern supports the design and delivery of flagship internal innovation initiatives, including the Chanel Sparks intrapreneurship program and community experiences. This hands-on role encompasses program coordination across global teams, event logistics and production support, and operational management including budget tracking and stakeholder engagement. The Intern will gain direct exposure to how a global luxury house designs, delivers, and scales innovation programs while working within a small, high-impact team.
Chanel is hiring an Intern, Innovation Programs in London to support flagship innovation initiatives and events within the house.
Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien
Quantitative Research Intern
OpinionWay's Services division seeks a research intern to support quantitative and mixed-method studies for corporate clients. The intern will assist senior research professionals with study design, questionnaire development, fieldwork coordination, and statistical analysis preparation, contributing to consumer insight and customer experience projects across national and international markets.
OpinionWay hiring Quantitative Research Intern in Paris 3rd, 4-month internship with flexible remote work options.
Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien
Research Associate, Luxury Retail
OpinionWay's Retail Luxury and Mystery Shopping division seeks an intern to support the delivery of retail and consumer experience studies across luxury brands and allied sectors. The successful candidate will participate in all phases of research execution, from questionnaire and observation guide development through data analysis and strategic reporting, working closely with study managers on projects spanning domestic and international markets.
OpinionWay Paris internship: 6-month Research Associate role in Luxury Retail, €750–€950/month, January–June 2027.
Rolex
Physics Laboratory Technician Apprentice
This apprenticeship offers training as a physics laboratory technician within Rolex's research and development laboratories. The apprentice will conduct materials and equipment testing, plan and execute characterization studies, and assist in designing, assembling, and qualifying measurement systems and testing devices. The role combines practical laboratory work with comprehensive professional development under experienced mentors.
Rolex apprenticeship in physics laboratory technology (CFC) in Geneva; hands-on R&D training in materials testing and measurement systems.
Chanel
Development Project Assistant, Fine Jewelry
Within Chanel's Sourcing & Development team for Watchmaking and Fine Jewelry, this internship supports Project Managers in developing Fine Jewelry and Precious Jewelry pieces. The role encompasses implementing new tools and systems to optimize project workflows (BI, MS Project, and proprietary analytics platforms), participating in the technical and aesthetic oversight of diverse jewelry pieces, and coordinating between Design Studios, Engineering Bureaus, workshops, Marketing, Gemstone Services, and Quality teams. The Assistant is responsible for timelines, quality standards, and cost management, whilst facilitating project logistics including component transportation with suppliers, scheduling, quotation management, and stakeholder mapping.
Chanel internship: Development Project Assistant in Fine Jewelry. Paris-based, 6-month role supporting haute joaillerie projects. January 2027 start.
Louis Vuitton
AI Internship – Tools & Process Optimization
Louis Vuitton's Issoudun-Condé ateliers are recruiting an artificial intelligence intern to support the analysis, structuring, and optimization of development tools and processes within the New Product Development team. The intern will analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and prototype AI-driven solutions tailored to artisanal manufacturing operations across a six-month engagement beginning October 2026.
Louis Vuitton internship: AI and process optimization role in Issoudun, France. Six-month position in artisanal product development.
Chanel
Innovation Project Coordinator
Chanel Watches & Jewellery Division seeks an Innovation Project Coordinator to support its AI and emerging technologies initiatives in Paris. Reporting to the Innovation Director, the successful candidate will manage operational workflows across AI acculturation programs, contribute to rapid pilot validation, coordinate the App Factory IA's value creation efforts, and conduct technology intelligence on generative AI and immersive experiences. This six-month internship provides hands-on exposure to luxury watchmaking and fine jewellery innovation, alongside direct participation in AI governance and strategic technology exploration.
Chanel Watches & Jewellery Division seeks Innovation Project Coordinator internship in Paris, supporting AI initiatives and emerging technologies from September 2026.
Richemont
Market Analyst Intern
Richemont, a global leader in luxury goods, seeks a Market Analyst Intern to support strategic market intelligence initiatives across the group's portfolio of jewelry, watches, and accessories houses. The successful candidate will contribute to comprehensive industry trend analysis, competitive research, and the creation of in-depth reports on luxury fashion and leather goods for senior management. Responsibilities include ad-hoc market analysis, internal communications drafting, and research consolidation across multiple sources.
Richemont seeks an Intern Market Analyst in Paris to support luxury market intelligence and research initiatives across its jewelry and accessories portfolio.
Hermès
Materials Development Intern
Six-month full-time internship based in Pantin, commencing February 2027. This role positions the candidate as a bridge between creative teams, partner suppliers, and quality assurance within Hermès' Materials Development department. The intern will participate in identifying, developing, and validating materials destined for one of the Maison's 16 métiers, including leather goods, jewelry, and footwear. The position offers genuine scope to explore material properties, propose innovations, and contribute meaningfully to the development of future collections.
Hermès Materials Development Intern (6 months) in Pantin, France—participate in identifying and validating materials for luxury craftwork across 16 métiers.
Richemont
Marketing Analyst Consumer Insight Intern
Richemont, a world leader in luxury jewelry, watches, and high-end accessories, seeks a Marketing Analyst Consumer Insight Intern to join the Market Intelligence department in Paris. The intern will participate in analyzing and reporting luxury market and consumer trends across Richemont's various Maisons, developing expertise in consumer perceptions, quantitative and qualitative research, and strategic marketing analysis.
Richemont seeks a Marketing Analyst Consumer Insight Intern in Paris to analyze luxury market trends and consumer behavior across its prestigious Maisons. 6-month internship starting January 2027.
Rolex
Internship: Materials and Machining Process Engineer
Rolex seeks a Materials and Machining Process Engineer intern to join the Research & Development department. The primary mission involves evaluating the impact of machining processes on material microstructure and mechanical properties, as well as assessing functional performance of watch components in movement. The role demands systematic characterization through metallography, microscopy, and surface topology analysis, combined with rigorous correlation of test data to machining parameters.
Rolex internship in Bienne: materials characterization and machining process evaluation for watch component engineering.