Louis Vuitton Product Manager, Watches and Objects of Art

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Establish and execute long-term product strategy for watch and timepiece collections, balancing Genevan horological heritage with Louis Vuitton's pioneering creative vision, including management of complex high-complication and métiers d'art developments
• Brief and collaborate closely with the Creative Director on product initiation, from conceptual briefs through design validation and final approval
• Co-pilot industrial development with project managers from technical specifications through product launch, ensuring timely execution against retroplanning and maintaining comprehensive project tracking across all databases
• Conduct regular on-site progress reviews at La Fabrique du Temps in Geneva and with external partners to monitor product advancement
• Define and optimize pricing strategy leveraging market intelligence and collaborate with development teams to ensure margin targets
• Manage intellectual property strategy for all product developments in coordination with legal teams
• Define and coordinate the creation of premium product environments—packaging, presentation cases, certificates, accessories, sales collateral—with internal stakeholders
• Work closely with commercial teams to align new product proposals with long-term category vision and to manage product life-cycle transitions
• Participate in major client events, manage high-touch personalization requests and exclusive special orders within scope
• Prepare and lead internal product presentations for markets, ensuring immersive showroom experiences through curated information and compelling digital assets
• Develop comprehensive sales support tools and launch packages for all commercial markets
• Brief press teams on dossier content, review materials for accuracy and clarity
• Orchestrate communication strategy and content creation across digital, editorial, media, celebrity partnerships, and social channels, coordinating all stakeholders through integrated timelines
• Oversee product content creation and artisanal storytelling from initial brief through photography and post-production retouching
• Collaborate with Editorial and Art Buying teams on high-impact product presentation brochures for select clientele

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful product management experience in luxury goods, watches, or high-end timepieces
• Deep knowledge and genuine passion for horological craftsmanship, watchmaking heritage, and artisanal métiers
• Proven expertise in complex product development and industrial project management within luxury sectors
• Demonstrated proficiency in cross-functional stakeholder management and ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong intellectual property and regulatory compliance awareness within luxury product development
• Experience coordinating global product launches and communication strategies across multiple markets

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated success as a product manager within luxury goods, timepieces, or comparable sectors requiring mastery of complex product development cycles and stakeholder coordination across global teams.

Education

None specified

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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