Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 5
There are 76 research, innovation & product development luxury positions currently open.
Hermès
Quality Assurance Intern – Leather & Components
Six-month internship based in Pantin beginning September 2026 within the Women's Ready-to-Wear Quality department. The intern joins the Leather & Components Quality Officer to support quality excellence across material and component evaluation, from development through production phases, with responsibilities encompassing risk assessment, testing oversight, supplier performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Hermès: 6-month internship in Quality Assurance for Leather & Components, Pantin. Begin September 2026.
Richemont
Research Specialist
Richemont seeks a Research Specialist to contribute to the organization's strategic intelligence capabilities. The successful candidate will design and execute research initiatives across luxury segments, synthesizing market data and competitive insights to inform executive decision-making.
Richemont seeks Research Specialist in Paris to conduct strategic market and luxury sector research.
Richemont
R&D Project Manager - Firmware & Ultra-Low Power Architecture
Richemont seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead firmware development and ultra-low power architecture initiatives. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership to drive innovation in embedded systems and power-efficient design, supporting the group's portfolio of luxury technology and connected goods.
Richemont seeks an R&D Project Manager for firmware and ultra-low power architecture in Vaud, Switzerland.
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.
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.
Hermès
Project Development Intern
Six‑month internship starting September 2026 at Hermès Manufacture de Métaux in Roye. The intern will support project development activities—technical studies, prototype fabrication and testing, process mapping and project follow‑up—alongside an experienced project manager.
Hermès Manufacture de Métaux — Project Development Intern (6-month internship) in Roye, France. Start Sept 2026; support prototyping, tests and process documentation.
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.
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
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
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.