Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 2
There are 71 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
Richemont
Senior Analyst - Gemology Laboratory
Richemont seeks a Senior Analyst for its Gemology Laboratory in Paris to conduct advanced analysis and authentication of precious stones and materials. The role combines technical laboratory expertise with responsibility for quality assurance, client reporting, and contribution to the group's gemological standards and research initiatives.
Senior Analyst - Gemology Laboratory role at Richemont in Paris. Lead gemological analysis and precious stone authentication.
Hermès
Project Manager, Transformed Materials Development
Hermès seeks a Project Manager for Transformed Materials Development to join its Leather Goods Division, Development and Materials Innovation department. Based on a fixed-term contract from October 2026 to December 2027, this position offers the opportunity to work at the heart of Hermès materials innovation, spanning from conception to archival. The successful candidate will support the Head of Transformed Materials Development in steering and monitoring materials developments integrated into the collection plan, from launch through production.
Hermès: Project Manager, Transformed Materials Development – Fixed-term contract (Oct 2026–Dec 2027), France.
Chanel
Laboratory Quality Control Technician
Chanel seeks a Laboratory Quality Control Technician to join its Research & Development operations in Compiègne. The role encompasses conducting rigorous analytical testing and quality assurance protocols for fragrances and beauty products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining the highest product quality benchmarks. The technician will perform chemical and physical analyses, document findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product excellence throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle.
Chanel Laboratory Quality Control Technician in Compiègne, France — permanent position for analytical testing of fragrances and beauty products.
Louis Vuitton
Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Projects Intern
Louis Vuitton seeks a motivated and proactive intern to join the Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Projects department. The successful candidate will participate in formalizing and analyzing market evolution, competitive landscape, and emerging trends within the luxury sector. This is a six-month internship beginning January 2027, based in Paris 1st arrondissement with a hybrid work arrangement.
Louis Vuitton internship: Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Projects, Paris. 6-month hybrid program beginning January 2027.
Christian Dior
Quality Development Engineer
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Quality Development Engineer to oversee new product quality risks and lead quality validation gates throughout the product development lifecycle. The role encompasses risk analysis, cross-functional collaboration with design and marketing teams, and the establishment of rigorous quality standards for new collections. This position is based in Florence and reports to the quality assurance function.
Christian Dior Couture Quality Development Engineer in Florence, Italy. Lead product quality validation and risk management for luxury fashion.
Loro Piana
Advanced Quality Innovation Intern
Six-month internship within the Advanced Quality team in Quarona, focused on managing innovation projects aimed at objectifying quality and process controls. The successful candidate will investigate emerging industrial technologies, analyze project data to identify improvements, develop systems for digitalizing quality assessments, and contribute to machine learning and computer vision model development.
Loro Piana Advanced Quality Innovation Intern in Quarona, Italy – 6-month internship starting September 2026, €800/month.
Hermès
Metal Components Developer
Hermès seeks a Metal Components Developer to drive the sourcing and development of metal hardware for the footwear division. Reporting to the Head of City Product Development within Hermès Women's Division, this role bridges design intent with industrial feasibility, overseeing technical specifications, quality validation, and supplier coordination across a network spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The successful candidate will manage the complete lifecycle of metal components—from conception through production homologation—whilst collaborating with Style, Product Development, Industrialization, Quality, and Procurement teams.
Hermès seeks a Metal Components Developer in Pantin, France to oversee metal hardware sourcing and development for luxury footwear.
Givenchy
Assistant Project Manager, Sustainable Development
Apprenticeship opportunity at Givenchy for one year beginning September 2026. The role supports the Head of Sustainable Development Project in embedding the product sustainability strategy across product teams (studio, development, merchandising, procurement, production). The apprentice will contribute to annual eco-design reporting, track responsible sourcing initiatives, coordinate environmental data collection and verification (AGEC/ESPR standards), and participate in the launch of the product traceability platform. This hybrid position is based in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Givenchy apprenticeship in sustainable development project management, Paris 8e. One-year program starting September 2026.
Richemont
Technical Innovation Manager
Richemont seeks a Technical Innovation Manager to drive technological advancement and research initiatives across the luxury goods portfolio. The role encompasses strategy development, cross-functional collaboration, and the implementation of cutting-edge solutions to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and customer experience within the group's diverse luxury brands.
Richemont Technical Innovation Manager – Le Sentier. Drive R&D strategy and luxury product advancement.
Sephora
Data Science Intern
Six-month internship beginning September 2026 in Paris La Défense for a Data Science Intern role at Sephora. The position focuses on developing and optimizing machine learning algorithms including RandomForest, XGBoost, and generative AI applications, with exposure to Dataiku DSS and Google Cloud Platform. Candidates will contribute to priority initiatives across product recommendation, customer scoring, activity forecasting, and generative AI, while working with large transactional and operational datasets to enhance business models and drive measurable impact.
Sephora Data Science Intern (6 months, September 2026) in Paris La Défense. ML algorithm development with Dataiku DSS and GCP.
Richemont
Innovation Movement Project Manager
Richemont seeks an Innovation Movement Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in horology and watch movement technology. This role oversees the conception, development, and implementation of innovative movement solutions across the luxury watchmaking portfolio, coordinating cross-functional teams to advance technical excellence and heritage-aligned innovation.
Richemont Innovation Movement Project Manager in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland – lead horological innovation initiatives.
Moët Hennessy
R&D Intern - Microbiology and Biochemistry
Moët & Chandon, part of Moët Hennessy's prestigious champagne portfolio within LVMH, seeks an R&D intern for a six-month placement within the Microbiology-Biochemistry division of the Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research and Development Centre. The successful candidate will support research into yeast selection and characterization, contributing to applied research addressing sector challenges including climate change and sustainable viticulture. Working alongside the oenology-biotechnology team, the intern will conduct fermentation analyses, synthesize findings on proprietary yeast strains, and contribute to laboratory communications.
Moët & Chandon R&D Intern in Microbiology and Biochemistry, Oiry, France – 6-month internship supporting yeast research.