Louis Vuitton Watchmaker

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 Watchmaker to join its watchmaking workshop at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in Geneva, assembling and casing movements, fitting straps, diagnosing faults, and inspecting completed watches. The position is permanent and full-time; the start date is as soon as possible.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assemble the complete range of base movements.
• Case watches using semi-automatic or manual presses, including a stem-cutting machine.
• Fit straps across the full product range.
• Pre-assemble movement components, including bridges and plates.
• Diagnose issues in assembled movements and implement the necessary corrective actions.
• Perform functional and aesthetic quality checks on completed watches.
• Follow workshop operating procedures, established standards, and applicable safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a watchmaking qualification (AFP, CFC, or equivalent).
• Have at least 2 years of successful experience in the watchmaking sector.
• Be proficient in pre-assembly, adjustment, and casing of completed pieces.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Manage working time in line with assigned objectives.
• Analyse technical malfunctions and actively propose solutions.
• Self-inspect completed pieces.
• Demonstrate dexterity, meticulousness, concentration, precision, and rigour.
• Show respect, consideration, excellence, attentiveness, transparency, dynamism, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Have a well-developed sense of organisation and follow established procedures; demonstrate method, organisation, and autonomy.
• Demonstrate resilience and the ability to maintain optimal performance in demanding and stressful situations.
• Show responsibility and autonomy.
• Manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of successful experience in the watchmaking sector; the ATS also states a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Education

Watchmaking qualification (AFP, CFC, or equivalent).

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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