Cartier Jewelry Designer

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Location
Le LocleNeuchâtelSwitzerland
Posted
Jun 23, 2025

About Cartier

Cartier, a distinguished name in luxury jewelry and timepieces, is part of the Richemont Group, a global leader in the luxury goods industry. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs, Cartier offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront.

Join Cartier in Le Locle, Switzerland as a Jewelry Designer. Contribute to exquisite creations in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed design specifications incorporating ergonomic, integrity, and repairability criteria as expressed by the Creation, expert jeweler, and customer service teams.
  • Translate creative needs from gouache into 3D CAD volumes according to Cartier's standards.
  • Ensure feasibility during product design in collaboration with method technicians.
  • Present resin prototypes for concept validation by the Creation team.
  • Ensure compliance of physical prototypes (gold/platinum) before final validation by the Creation team.
  • Present physical prototypes to the Creation team and justify technical choices when necessary.
  • Create comprehensive technical dossiers, including 3D volumes, plans, and dimension chains, ensuring alignment with design specifications and product nomenclatures in collaboration with methods and quality teams.
  • Provide necessary data for product reference creation in the PLM system.
  • Contribute to the reliability and continuous improvement of products.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in microtechnology, mechanics, ergonomic design, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of confirmed experience in a similar role, preferably within an industrial environment.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD, ideally with CREO. Strong understanding of functional analysis and dimension chains. Solid knowledge of technical assemblies, incorporating industrial feasibility constraints through machining. Excellent project management skills with the ability to work autonomously. Strong communication skills for effective project presentation and defense. Flexibility, rigor, and ability to build productive relationships with various stakeholders.

Experience

At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally within an industrial setting.

Education

Engineering degree in microtechnology, mechanics, ergonomic design, or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.

Benefits

Cartier offers a supportive, inclusive, dynamic, and modern work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Culture

Cartier is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation thrive. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees have equal opportunities to realize their full potential, be heard, and feel valued.

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