Louis Vuitton Hand Movement Decorator
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global luxury house within the LVMH group, recognised for its heritage in leather goods, ready-to-wear and watchmaking. La Fabrique du Temps operates as the brand's specialised watchmaking manufacture, combining artisanal savoir-faire with exacting production standards in a smaller-scale, high-precision workshop.
Louis Vuitton — Geneva: Hand Movement Decorator at La Fabrique du Temps. Permanent, on-site artisan role in watch movement decoration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform manual decoration operations on watch movement components following atelier methods and quality standards.
- Prepare and handle parts prior to decoration, ensuring cleanliness and proper fixturing for finishing operations.
- Select and apply finishing techniques that respect technical specifications and haute-horlogerie standards.
- Read, interpret and work from technical drawings and component plans.
- Ensure the quality of finished pieces through rigorous self-inspection and control against established criteria.
- Contribute practical suggestions to improve processes while maintaining consistency and repeatability.
Qualifications
- Professional training in decoration, métiers d'art or a closely related craft discipline.
- Minimum five years' proven experience in a similar role within the watchmaking industry.
- Exceptional manual dexterity, fine motor control and eye for detail.
- Strong concentration, patience and the ability to work to very tight tolerances.
- Autonomous worker with demonstrated polyvalence and a collaborative, positive attitude.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in decoration, finishing or similar artisanal roles within horology or high-precision mechanical component manufacture.
Education
Vocational or artisanal training in decoration, métiers d'art, watchmaking finishing or an equivalent craft-based qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
The La Fabrique du Temps atelier embodies Louis Vuitton's blend of artisanal craftsmanship and industrial rigour: a high-standards, detail-driven environment where technical excellence and creative problem-solving are valued. The workshop promotes a collaborative, growth-focused atmosphere within a small-scale manufacture setting.
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