- Location
- Meyrin Geneva Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 8, 2026
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.
Louis Vuitton seeks a Watch Movement Designer for a full-time, permanent role in Meyrin, Switzerland, with hybrid working. The role designs complicated and grand-complication haute horlogerie movements and associated tooling, supports testing and modification analysis, and contributes to innovation and cross-functional project reviews at La Fabrique du Temps.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and dimension haute horlogerie movements with complications and grand complications—including automata, striking mechanisms, chronographs and complex displays—using CAD and numerical simulation tools, as well as design the associated tooling.
- Manage, plan and prioritize tasks.
- Propose new ideas and concepts and drive innovation and optimization of internal processes.
- Support the laboratory with analysis and test-plan creation, and support production and after-sales service with analysis and resolution of modification requests.
- Review projects and present work progress during design reviews with the various departments.
- Communicate effectively with departments with different operating practices, including marketing and production.
- Share a passion for watchmaking and La Fabrique du Temps constructions in French or English with group colleagues and clients during visits.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with a CAD tool, ideally CREO.
- Good knowledge of PLM systems, ideally Windchill.
- At least 5 years of experience designing watch movements.
- Knowledge of product development processes and the ability to manage, plan and prioritize activities while meeting deadlines.
- Rigor, responsiveness and adaptability, with initiative in proposing innovative solutions and optimizing existing processes.
- Strong analytical skills, a solution-oriented approach and the ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders.
- Confidence presenting projects, assertive and clear communication, and an appreciation for sharing knowledge.
- Ability to communicate in French or English when sharing watchmaking knowledge with colleagues and clients.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience designing watch movements.
Workplace
The role is situated in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland — conveniently close to Geneva.
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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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