Richemont Innovation Intern

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.

1. Support cross‑functional innovation projects from concept through prototyping and validation, collaborating with product, design, sourcing and manufacturing teams.
2. Conduct market, trend and competitive research to identify opportunities for materials, processes and product concepts.
3. Assist in rapid prototyping and lab testing activities; document iterations and experimental results.
4. Prepare concise technical and commercial presentations, reports and roadmaps for internal stakeholders.
5. Coordinate project timelines, supplier contacts and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
6. Contribute to scouting and evaluation of new technologies, materials and sustainability initiatives relevant to the maisons.

1. 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.
2. Strong analytical capability, intellectual curiosity and an aptitude for structured problem solving.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to mixed technical and business audiences.
4. Organised, self‑directed and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

1. Market and trend research
2. Prototyping support and documentation
3. Project coordination and timeline management
4. Microsoft Excel
5. Microsoft PowerPoint
6. Basic CAD or digital prototyping tools (e.g., Figma or equivalent)
7. Data analysis and visualisation
8. Stakeholder communication

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.

Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Industrial/Product Design, Materials Science, Business Innovation or a closely related field.

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.