Jaeger LeCoultre Retail Design Intern
- Location
- MeyrinGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About Jaeger LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 in the Vallée de Joux, is one of Switzerland’s most revered watchmaking manufactures and a maison defined by invention, precision, and discreet elegance. As an employer, it offers a rare environment where artisans, engineers, designers, and commercial talents collaborate across more than 180 specialist skills, from movement development and grand complications to métiers d’art and client experience. Within the Richemont group, the maison combines heritage with international reach, encouraging rigorous craftsmanship, continuous learning, and respect for time as both a technical measure and a cultural value. Its teams contribute to enduring creations shaped by excellence, curiosity, and shared responsibility.
Jaeger-LeCoultre seeks a motivated Architecture student for a Retail Design Internship in Meyrin, Switzerland—learn boutique design from luxury experts.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in boutique design projects from concept development through to project completion
- Develop spatial designs and create technical drawings and 3D visualizations
- Explore and evaluate materials while understanding their role in translating brand identity
- Collaborate with experienced designers and architects to produce clear visual presentations
- Learn how architectural, design, engineering, and craftsmanship disciplines converge in retail spaces
- Contribute to the development of detailed design documentation and construction specifications
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or in the final stages of Architecture or Interior Design studies
- Strong interest in architecture and interior design with genuine curiosity about spatial conception and experience
- Demonstrated sensitivity to design principles including proportions, materials, colours, lighting, and detailing
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to produce clear presentations and communicate design ideas visually
- Fluent in both French and English (writing, speaking, and presentation skills required)
Skills
Experience
No prior retail design experience required; motivation, design sensitivity, and willingness to learn are paramount.
Education
Current student in Architecture or Interior Design programme, preferably in the final stages of studies.
Workplace
The role is situated in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
Benefits
Customized training programme, possibility to work remotely, flexible working hours, sustainable mobility contributions, on-site services, opportunity to volunteer, stimulating workplace environment in Swiss offices.
Culture
Jaeger-LeCoultre fosters a culture rooted in exceptional watchmaking savoir-faire, precision, and a deep respect for its heritage in the Vallée de Joux. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration between artisans, engineers, and creative talents, offering an environment where innovation and mastery are pursued with patience, rigor, and elegance.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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