- Location
- Saignelégier Jura Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Bvlgari
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.
Bvlgari seeks a Watch Case Designer for its Technical Office at the Saignelégier Manufacture. The role develops new watch cases, coordinates technical projects and prototypes, resolves cross-functional issues, and contributes to innovation and patent protection; this is a permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and design new watch cases.
- Conduct preliminary studies for each project to assess development complexity, analyse the feasibility of requests from the Product department, and define the required resources and schedule.
- Prepare technical documentation that reconciles technical requirements, industrial constraints, and aesthetic criteria.
- Manage project data, including CAD files, drawings, and item records, in accordance with internal standards and directives; ensure accurate data in PLM systems for watch cases and all subcomponents.
- Coordinate and share information across Product Development, Design, Industrialisation, production and prototyping workshops, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, After-Sales Service, and external component suppliers.
- Ensure prototypes are delivered in line with defined criteria and deadlines.
- Lead the resolution of cross-functional technical issues identified by Quality Assurance, After-Sales Service, or Production, implementing lasting and effective solutions.
- Collaborate with Research and Innovation to propose bold, innovative solutions for watch case construction.
- Support the protection of innovations by conducting patent searches and filing patents with support from the Legal department.
- Maintain ongoing technology and competitor intelligence.
Qualifications
- Technical education or training.
- At least 5 years of experience in watch case design.
- Excellent command of a CAD software; CREO is preferred.
- Proficiency in Windchill (PDM Link).
- Good knowledge of machining processes and industrialisation constraints related to functional design, including tolerance chains, ISO GPS dimensioning, and assembly control.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to other departments’ needs and constraints and the ability to build strong relationships and synergies.
- Able to inspire trust and respect.
- Autonomous, analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and persistent, with the ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Pragmatic and able to take a broad view to recommend improvements to existing organisation.
- Fluent French and good command of technical English.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in watch case design.
Education
Technical education or training.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Saignelégier, Jura, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Onboarding programme with team introductions and time for orientation; collaborative working environment; complimentary coffee and hot drinks, cafeterias, and terraces; access to B-Clubs including yoga, running, golf, and music; advantageous occupational pension (LPP), contributions to health insurance and meal expenses; flexible working with possible remote work subject to eligibility, and a full IT kit; free car and bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging stations; technical, interpersonal, and management training.
Culture
Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
About Cerulean
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