Richemont Movement Constructor
- Location
- Le BrassusVaudSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Movement Constructor at Richemont in Le Brassus, Switzerland – develop innovative watch movements with technical precision and cross-departmental collaboration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate in developing innovative watch movements by defining technical characteristics that integrate specifications and cross-departmental requirements
- Manage delivery of feasibility and assessment work for proposed and current projects, contributing to business case development and continuous review
- Execute designated components of the development and engineering program, selecting optimal approaches within established systems
- Research and interpret data, trends, and benchmarks relevant to horological product design to inform development strategies
- Support data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for product improvement and implement actionable insights
- Deliver small project workstreams within defined time and quality parameters, adhering to prescribed project management methodology
- Explore emerging technical developments and assess their potential impact and applicability to the organization
- Support collection of business requirements through interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly
- Create and maintain high-standard technical and user documentation with secure backup systems for instant recovery
- Maintain understanding of relevant manufacturing technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and professional development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Demonstrated experience as an unsupervised practitioner in movement or component design
- Basic experience in coordinating the work of others
- Proficiency in technical documentation and engineering standards
- Understanding of watch movement mechanics and assembly processes
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience as an unsupervised practitioner with foundational capability in coordinating technical teams and managing engineering workstreams. Practical background in movement or component design, feasibility assessment, and collaboration with multiple departments on product development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline (engineering, horology, mechanical design, or related field).
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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