Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 4
There are 72 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
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 — 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.
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
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.
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.