Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 2
There are 77 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
Rolex
New Product Project Manager
The New Product Project Manager will coordinate cross‑functional teams to take new watch concepts from development through industrialisation and launch, managing schedules, risks and supplier relationships within Rolex’s exacting quality standards. The role requires technical acumen in mechanical product development and proven project leadership experience.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a New Product Project Manager to lead cross‑functional product development and industrialisation of new watch models.
Rolex
Eco‑design Engineer
Rolex is recruiting an Eco‑design Engineer based in Geneva to lead LCA work, material selection and design‑for‑disassembly initiatives for watches and packaging. The role requires close collaboration with R&D, production and procurement to reduce environmental impact while preserving luxury quality and durability.
Rolex in Geneva seeks an Eco‑design Engineer to lead product and packaging sustainability, LCA studies and supplier engagement.
Rolex
R&D Project Manager — Garment Construction
Lead R&D projects for garment construction at Rolex in Geneva, managing technical specifications, prototypes, supplier trials and industrialisation to ensure luxury‑grade quality and manufacturability. The role requires technical apparel expertise, project management and cross‑functional coordination.
Rolex in Geneva seeks an R&D Project Manager (Garment Construction) to lead apparel development, prototyping and industrialisation.
Rolex
Intern — Ultrasonic Process Optimization
Internship to optimise ultrasonic machining and finishing parameters for watch components at a Rolex manufacturing site. The role combines DOE-driven trials, metrology, statistical analysis and cross-functional knowledge transfer into production.
Rolex in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland seeks an intern to optimise ultrasonic machining parameters for watch component production.
Rolex
Materials Project Manager
The Materials Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives to develop, validate and industrialise materials and coatings for Rolex watch components, ensuring supplier qualification, technical compliance and seamless transfer to production in Geneva.
Rolex seeks a Materials Project Manager in Geneva to lead materials development and supplier qualification for high-precision watch components.
Chanel
Raw Materials and Fragrance Research Analyst
The role is responsible for designing and conducting analytical and sensory evaluations of raw materials and fragrance ingredients, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance and suitability for product development. The analyst will collaborate with perfumers, R&D, regulatory and sourcing to support formulation and industrialization.
Chanel in Neuilly-sur-Seine seeks a Raw Materials and Fragrance Research Analyst (permanent) to lead material evaluation and fragrance studies.
Sephora
Manager, Competitive Intelligence & Business Analytics
Sephora seeks a hybrid-based Manager, Competitive Intelligence & Business Analytics in San Francisco to lead competitive intelligence, market-share and pricing analysis supporting Marketing, Loyalty and Promotions. The role requires advanced analytics, cross-functional partnering, vendor management and experience with tools such as Nielsen, Circana/NPD, IRI, SQL and Tableau. Annual base $124,000–$151,000.
Sephora (San Francisco) seeks a Manager, Competitive Intelligence & Business Analytics — hybrid role leading market and competitive analytics (USD $124k–$151k).
Puig
Packaging and Product Testing Specialist
The Packaging and Product Testing Specialist at Puig will design and execute packaging performance and product stability studies, assess package–product compatibility, manage external laboratories and deliver technical reports to R&D and quality stakeholders. The role requires hands-on laboratory experience and cross-functional collaboration.
Puig — Packaging and Product Testing Specialist in Barcelona. Responsible for packaging performance, stability and compatibility testing across fragrance and beauty products.
Hermès
Quality & Innovation Project Engineer (Apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship (starting September 2026, 12–24 months) based across two Pantin sites within Hermès' Quality & Industrial Transition Division. The apprentice will develop laboratory methods for fibre characterisation and textile ageing simulation, study pilling mechanisms, and work with cross‑functional scientific and innovation teams. Ideal for Master’s engineering students in textiles or chemistry.
Hermès Sellier — Pantin: Apprenticeship, Quality & Innovation Project Engineer. Laboratory-based textile materials R&D (12–24 months).
Tapestry
Senior Director, APAC Consumer Insights & Strategy
Senior leadership role based in Singapore reporting to the SVP of APAC Brand & Growth Strategy. The Senior Director will integrate consumer insights across Greater China, North Asia and SEAO to inform brand growth, lead regional research programs and partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.
Tapestry seeks a Senior Director, APAC Consumer Insights & Strategy in Singapore to lead regional consumer research and strategic planning across its brands.
Richemont
Watch Development Project Manager
Richemont seeks a Watch Development Project Manager based in Plan‑les‑Ouates to lead technical product development for wristwatches. The role coordinates cross‑functional teams and suppliers to deliver prototypes, validate performance and transition designs to production while managing timelines, budgets and technical risks.
Richemont — Watch Development Project Manager in Plan‑les‑Ouates. Lead technical watch projects across design, prototyping and supplier validation.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Materials Innovation Apprentice (Precious Materials)
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks an alternance apprentice to join the materials innovation team in Lyon, supporting R&D on precious metals, alloys and finishing processes. The role includes laboratory testing, prototyping with workshops and technical documentation, suited to a student in materials science or a related field.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Lyon: Materials Innovation Apprentice (Alternance) supporting R&D for precious metals and gemstones.