Louis Vuitton Watchcase Polisher
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading global luxury house within the LVMH group, active across leather goods, fashion, watches and jewelry. The brand operates maisons and specialized manufactures that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial precision, offering craftsmen the opportunity to work on high‑end watchmaking projects within internationally recognized ateliers.
Louis Vuitton — Watchcase Polisher in Geneva. Permanent on‑site role at La Fabrique du Temps for an experienced polisher of watch components.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute all finishing operations on watchcase and watch‑habillage components, from preparation to final polish and surface decoration.
- Apply and respect production operation sheets and standardized gammes opératoires for series production.
- Perform rigorous visual self‑inspections to ensure parts meet defined quality criteria.
- Contribute to the development of process sheets and the design of tooling required for new products.
- Adapt autonomously to one‑off projects and demonstrate flexibility across varied metals and finishes.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of proven experience in polishing/finishing on watch components or comparable precision metalwork.
- Mastery of end‑to‑end finishing operations for watch habillage: surface preparation, polishing, and decorative finishes.
- Comfortable working with a range of metals (stainless steel, gold, titanium and exotic alloys preferred).
- High degree of manual dexterity, attention to detail and aesthetic judgement.
- Collaborative attitude, strong discipline for quality standards, with proactive problem‑solving and autonomy.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands‑on polishing/finishing experience in watchmaking or high‑precision metal finishing, ideally including exposure to multiple brands and both series production and bespoke projects.
Education
Vocational diploma or professional certification in watchmaking, metalwork or a related craft discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
The manufacture environment emphasizes artisanal excellence, precision and preservation of horological savoir‑faire. Teams are collaborative and project‑driven, with a focus on technical mastery, continuous improvement and respect for luxury quality standards.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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