Research, Innovation & Product Development Luxury Jobs – Page 7
There are 91 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
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.
Chanel
Analytical Research Specialist, Perfume Ingredients and Finished Products
Chanel seeks an experienced analytical chemist to join the Fragrance Research & Analysis Laboratory (LRA) in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Reporting to the Raw Materials and Fragrance Analysis Manager, this specialist will deliver analytical expertise across organoleptic, physicochemical, and chromatographic analyses of ingredients and finished products. The role encompasses operational support to quality control and technical teams, definition of internal specifications, and continuous improvement of laboratory standards through data integrity and equipment maintenance.
Chanel seeks Analytical Research Specialist in Neuilly-sur-Seine to support fragrance development and quality control through advanced chemical analysis.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Precious Materials Innovation Apprentice
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks an engineering student specializing in materials science to support its innovation department in developing specialized processes for implementing precious metal alloys. The apprentice will establish internal metallographic characterization procedures, measure mechanical properties of key precious alloys, develop raw samples from lost-wax casting processes, and explore IoT technologies for real-time foundry parameter monitoring. The role encompasses testing various plaster and alloy combinations, analyzing thermal treatment influences, and delivering technical recommendations and best practices documentation for the jewelry ateliers.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks a Materials Science apprentice in Lyon to support precious metals innovation and process development from September 2026.
Chanel
Packaging Validation Technician
Chanel seeks a Packaging Validation Technician to join the Packaging Homologation Laboratory within the Innovation & Development Packaging division. The role encompasses the testing, validation, and homologation of cosmetics and fragrances packaging through comprehensive functionality and compatibility assessments, ensuring alignment with Chanel's exacting quality standards.
Chanel hiring: Packaging Validation Technician, Pantin, France. Manage packaging homologation, testing, and compliance for fragrances and cosmetics.
Tapestry
Manager, Consumer Insights
Coach is hiring a Manager, Consumer Insights to support the brand’s consumer insights roadmap, lead qualitative and quantitative research programs, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership. The role partners across Coach and Tapestry to inform brand strategy and commercial growth.
Coach (Tapestry) seeks a Manager, Consumer Insights in New York, NY to lead qual/quant research and drive brand strategy and growth.
Chanel
Makeup Formulation Technician
Chanel's Perfumes and Beauty division seeks an experienced Makeup Formulation Technician to design, develop, and oversee the industrialisation of innovative makeup formulations in response to marketing and creative briefs. Based at the research and development centre in Pantin, the role requires comprehensive expertise in emulsions, cast textures, and powder formulations, as well as deep knowledge of organic and mineral pigments. The technician will ensure product performance, formula robustness, and strict adherence to quality, cost, timeline, and sustainability requirements.
Chanel seeks experienced Makeup Formulation Technician in Pantin, France. Lead R&D innovation in cosmetic development. Permanent position.
Chanel
Lip Formulation Developer – Makeup Research and Development
Chanel seeks a Senior Lip Formulation Developer to join its Research and Development team at the Pantin research centre. Reporting to the Head of Lip Development Laboratory, the successful candidate will design, develop, and oversee the industrialization of innovative lipstick formulas in response to marketing and creative briefs. This role demands expertise in colour cosmetics formulation, with a particular focus on optimizing texture, performance, robustness, and sustainability across the full spectrum of lip product categories.
Chanel seeks a Senior Lip Formulation Developer in Pantin, France. Lead cosmetic R&D for innovative lipstick formulas with 15+ years experience.
Richemont
Materials Research & Innovation Specialist
Richemont seeks a Materials Research & Innovation Specialist to join its Research and Innovation team at the Microcity hub in Neuchâtel. The role bridges iconic products, exceptional materials, and digital innovation, focusing on advancing the control and characterization of materials used in jewelry and watchmaking through advanced numerical tools and predictive modeling. The successful candidate will guide the identification, evaluation, and deployment of advanced characterization techniques for precious gemstones and metal alloys, with responsibility for data processing, material qualification, and the generation of actionable industrial recommendations.
Richemont seeks a Materials Research & Innovation Specialist in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Join our R&I team bridging luxury materials and digital innovation.
Hermès
Materials Development Intern
Full‑time 6‑month internship based in Pantin within the Product Development team of the Industrial Direction, focusing on colour coordination, material laboratory testing, stock and TAP management and continuous‑improvement projects. Candidates must be engineering students (ITECH, ENSAIT or equivalent) with a valid internship agreement.
Hermès Sellier — Pantin: Materials Development Intern (6‑month internship) supporting colour and material testing within Footwear Product Development.
Chanel
Analytical Development Manager
Chanel's Perfume, Makeup, and Skincare division seeks an Analytical Development Manager to lead the development, validation, and transfer of innovative analytical methods at the Laboratoire Recherche & Analyses Parfums (LRA). Reporting to the Head of Analytical Development, this role supports a team of five and ensures the quality, compliance, and excellence of fragrance products through advanced instrumentation, including gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Chanel Analytical Development Manager role in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Lead fragrance analytical method development with chromatography and mass spectrometry expertise.
Puig
Fragrance & Home Care Formula Development Manager
The Formula Development Manager will lead formulation R&D for fragrance and home-care products in Barcelona, managing a technical team, overseeing stability and sensory testing, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving scale-up to manufacturing. The role requires hands-on formulation expertise and cross-functional leadership to deliver market-ready products.
Other Lifestyle Brands is hiring a Fragrance & Home Care Formula Development Manager in Barcelona to lead formulation R&D, scale-up and regulatory compliance.