Richemont Innovation Intern
Richemont is hiring an Innovation Intern in Turin — support R&D, prototyping and market research across luxury maisons.
Overview
Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding company whose portfolio comprises prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories, including internationally recognised houses such as Cartier and Montblanc. As an employer it offers a matrixed, craft-focused environment that blends heritage craftsmanship with product, retail and technological innovation across multiple global brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support cross‑functional innovation projects from concept through prototyping and validation, collaborating with product, design, sourcing and manufacturing teams.
- Conduct market, trend and competitive research to identify opportunities for materials, processes and product concepts.
- Assist in rapid prototyping and lab testing activities; document iterations and experimental results.
- Prepare concise technical and commercial presentations, reports and roadmaps for internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate project timelines, supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Contribute to scouting and evaluation of new technologies, materials and sustainability initiatives relevant to the maisons.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Engineering, Industrial/Product Design, Materials Science, Business Innovation or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical capability, intellectual curiosity and an aptitude for structured problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to mixed technical and business audiences.
- Organised, self‑directed and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Practical exposure via academic projects, laboratory work or prior internships in product development, materials testing, design studios or innovation teams is highly desirable; demonstrable project work recommended.
Education
Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Industrial/Product Design, Materials Science, Business Innovation or a closely related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Cerulean lists 7 open roles in Turin, including 1 posted recently. The broader Piedmont area accounts for 79 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture that balances respect for artisanal heritage with a forward‑looking approach to product and process innovation. The organisation values craftsmanship, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and professional development across its portfolio of maisons.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.