Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs
There are 87 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
LVMH
Research Technician — Instrumental Cosmetics Technologies
LVMH Recherche seeks an apprentice research technician to implement a knowledge base on instrumental cosmetics technologies within its Efficacy Platform. The role combines bibliographic research on cutting-edge skin technologies (microcurrent, ultrasound, etc.) with sourcing international solutions, designing clinical studies, analysing panelist data, and synthesising research findings. Based in Saint-Jean de Braye (Loiret), this 24-month apprenticeship begins 1 September 2026 and suits graduates with Master-level training in biology or physics seeking hands-on exposure to cosmetics innovation.
LVMH Recherche apprenticeship in cosmetics research, Saint-Jean de Braye. Master's-level role implementing instrumental technologies knowledge base (24 months, Sept 2026).
Audemars Piguet
Data Analyst
An internship opportunity for emerging data professionals to develop analytical expertise within a luxury horological or technical environment. The role involves data analysis, reporting, and insights generation to support business decision-making across operations and strategy.
Data Analyst internship in Le Locle, Switzerland. Develop analytical skills in a prestigious luxury environment.
Chanel
Materials Engineer Intern
Chanel seeks a Materials Engineer Intern to support the research, development, and optimization of materials used across the maison's product lines. The intern will work alongside experienced materials engineers and scientists to evaluate material properties, conduct testing protocols, and contribute to innovation initiatives within Chanel's commitment to excellence and sustainability.
Materials Engineer Intern at Chanel in Verneuil-en-Halatte. Support materials research and innovation in luxury manufacturing.
Chanel
Intern, Open Innovation
Chanel seeks an intellectually curious Intern to support its open innovation initiatives and collaborative technology projects. The successful candidate will conduct market research, evaluate innovative concepts, and facilitate communication between internal teams and external innovation partners within the luxury sector.
Chanel Intern, Open Innovation role in London — support collaborative innovation projects and emerging technologies within luxury.
Louis Vuitton
Assistant Project Manager, Product Development & Innovation
Louis Vuitton seeks an innovative and analytically minded Assistant Project Manager to support the newly established Research and Innovation department in Paris. The successful candidate will assist in steering product innovation initiatives from conception through handover to development teams, liaising with internal stakeholders to translate market, design, and client requirements into actionable project specifications. This is a 12-month full-time apprenticeship beginning September or October 2026.
Louis Vuitton Paris apprenticeship: 12-month Assistant Project Manager role in Product Development & Innovation, September 2026.
Kering
Brand Insights Senior Manager
A strategic role within Kering's central Insights function, responsible for developing forward-looking consumer and market research at Group level. The successful candidate will oversee both quantitative and qualitative research initiatives, translate consumer data into actionable insights, and serve as a strategic advisor to the Group's highest governing bodies on market evolutions and consumer trends in the luxury sector.
Kering seeks a Brand Insights Senior Manager in Paris to lead consumer research and market strategy at Group level.
Rolex
Research & Development Intern
Rolex seeks a Research & Development Intern to evaluate cyanide chemistry alternatives for manufacturing applications and identify complementary product solutions. The six-month full-time internship, commencing August 2026 or by mutual agreement, encompasses characterizing manufacturing surfaces, determining reaction mechanisms, conducting competitive benchmarking, and proposing alternative products to meet operational requirements.
Rolex Research & Development Intern role in Bienne, Switzerland evaluating chemical alternatives for production applications.
Rolex
Research & Development Intern – Thin Film Simulation
Rolex's Research & Development department seeks an intern to develop and deploy digital tools for simulating thin film layer stacks and correlating simulation results with experimental measurements. This six-month full-time internship, commencing July 2026, combines optical modeling, algorithmic development, and experimental validation to advance coating technology and color optimization in precision watchmaking.
Rolex SA seeks R&D Intern in Bienne, Switzerland to develop thin film simulation tools and validate optical layer stacks. 6-month internship from July 2026.
Chanel
Investments Lead, Open Innovation
Chanel seeks an Investments Lead to drive the company's open innovation strategy and identify emerging technologies and partnerships that align with its creative vision and business objectives. This senior role encompasses sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, managing venture relationships, and translating market insights into actionable strategic initiatives within the luxury fashion and innovation ecosystem.
Chanel seeks an Investments Lead for Open Innovation in London to identify emerging technologies and venture partnerships.
LVMH
Research Engineer – Emotional Response Studies
LVMH Gaïa, the Group's transdisciplinary scientific research organization founded in 2023, seeks a research engineering intern to contribute to projects exploring emotional and multisensory responses across product and retail environments. The role encompasses developing scientific lexicons integrating chronobiology and multisensory coherence, conducting literature reviews in sensory science applicable to luxury contexts, and designing experimental protocols for real-world deployment with field management and sensory data analysis support.
LVMH Gaïa Research Engineer Internship – Emotional Response Studies in Paris, France. Hybrid role in sensory innovation and neuroscience.
Louis Vuitton
Assistant Project Manager, Tech & Digital Innovation
This one-year apprenticeship role, part of the LV_NEO – Tech for Luxury Experiences department, provides an opportunity to support digital innovation and cross-functional project management within Louis Vuitton. The apprentice will contribute to technology research and innovation pilots, assist project leaders in implementing digital solutions, and coordinate initiatives across Marketing, Design, and Digital teams to drive meaningful technological advancement in luxury retail experiences.
Louis Vuitton: Apprenticeship as Assistant Project Manager in Tech Innovation, Paris. One-year programme starting September 2026.
Richemont
R&D Engineer – Component Characterization and Manufacturing Processes
Richemont seeks an R&D Engineer intern to support component characterization and manufacturing process optimization. The role encompasses materials testing, process development, technical investigation, and collaboration with production teams to enhance manufacturing performance and advance product quality standards within the luxury goods sector.
Richemont R&D Engineer internship in Reims: component characterization and manufacturing processes specialist role.