Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 3
There are 87 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
Chanel
Textile Sustainability & Product Description Intern
Alternance position based in Paris supporting the product description tool and conducting studies on eco‑responsible textiles. The intern will collect and validate material data, support LCA and certification research, and collaborate with product, sourcing and sustainability teams; start September 2026.
Chanel — Paris: Alternance Textile Sustainability & Product Description Intern starting Sept 2026. Work on eco‑responsible textile studies and product description tools.
LVMH
Materials Sustainability Intern
LVMH Gaïa seeks a Materials Sustainability Intern to evaluate environmental profiles of innovative materials, adapt and digitalise assessment tools, and perform critical literature analysis. This hybrid, six-month internship in Paris begins September 2026.
LVMH Gaïa — Materials Sustainability Intern in Paris (6-month internship, hybrid) starting Sept 2026.
LVMH
Materials & Processes Intern — Fashion & Leather Goods
Internship at LVMH Gaïa in Paris within the New Materials team to build a bibliographic knowledge base on bio‑based alternatives, manage the materials library, perform literature reviews and support material evaluation projects. Start September 2026; minimum 5 months.
LVMH Gaïa — Materials & Processes Intern in Paris. Internship supporting new materials research for fashion and leather goods.
Boucheron
Assistant — Jewellery Innovation (Internship)
Internship within Boucheron's Industrial Innovation team to conduct technological watch, support material trials and laboratory testing, analyse results and draft technical reports. The role reports to the project manager and requires CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Rhino) and professional English.
Boucheron — Paris: Internship, Assistant Innovation Jewellery (materials & processes intern) in the Industrial / Innovation department.
Francis Kurkdjian
Assistant Perfumer (Apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship position to support the Creation Studio laboratory in formulation preparation, stability and compatibility testing, stock management and sample archiving. The role is part-time, based in Paris, and suited to a student in perfumery or a scientific cursus.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Paris: Assistant Perfumer (Apprenticeship), part-time role supporting the Creation Studio and laboratory operations.
Hermès
Process & Materials Development Engineer
Based in Pantin within Research & Innovation, the role leads development of physical and chemical processes to create high‑quality, desirable materials. The position manages lab-to-pilot trials, supervises technicians, consolidates results and performs technical transfers to tanning production units.
Hermès in Pantin — Senior Process & Materials Development Engineer (R&D) to lead pilot-scale material trials and transfer to tanneries.
Rolex
New Product Engineer
Rolex is seeking a New Product Engineer based in Geneva to lead new product development and industrialization for mechanical watch components. The role requires cross‑functional coordination, prototype validation, supplier management and implementation of production‑ready processes.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a New Product Engineer to lead watch product development and industrialization for haute horlogerie.
Rolex
Elastomer Materials Performance Intern
Rolex is seeking an intern to develop a performance reference for coloured elastomer blends: the role involves experimental design, laboratory testing, data analysis and reporting to support materials R&D. Based in Geneva, the internship offers hands‑on experience with polymer characterisation in a high‑precision environment.
Rolex — Geneva: Elastomer Materials Performance Intern (internship) to develop a performance reference for coloured elastomer blends in R&D.
Rolex
Microengineering Intern — Mechanical Wear of Watch Bracelets
Rolex is hiring a Microengineering Intern in Geneva to develop a comprehensive reference on the mechanical wear of watch bracelets. The role involves designing wear tests, performing laboratory characterisation, analysing data and producing a technical document for engineering and quality teams.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Microengineering Intern to develop a technical referential on mechanical wear of watch bracelets.
Rolex
R&D Project Manager — Laser Technologies
Lead R&D projects developing and industrialising laser technologies for precision watch component manufacture at Rolex. The role requires technical leadership in laser systems, cross‑functional coordination and experience taking prototypes into production.
Rolex — R&D Project Manager, Laser Technologies in Geneva, Switzerland. Lead laser‑based R&D projects for precision watchmaking.
Rolex
R&D Project Manager — Movement Construction
The R&D Project Manager will lead development programmes for movement construction, coordinating engineering, prototyping and validation to ensure robust transfer to production. The role requires strong technical leadership in precision mechanics, project management skills and close collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.
Rolex in Geneva seeks an R&D Project Manager (Movement Construction) to lead watch movement development projects and cross-functional engineering teams.
Rolex
Microtechnology Intern — Usage Conditions & Customer Requirements
Rolex is recruiting an intern in microtechnology to define operational use conditions and translate customer requirements into testable engineering specifications. The role involves designing and executing characterization experiments, analyzing metrology data and delivering technical recommendations to engineering and production teams in Geneva.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Microtechnology Intern to define and characterize usage conditions and customer requirements.