- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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.
Richemont is seeking a Movement Designer for a one-year fixed-term contract to bring its existing calibre portfolio into compliance, optimize technical data and support product lifecycle and PLM processes. The role is based in Buttes and works with Valfleurier teams and Richemont Houses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently bring mechanical and/or quartz designs into compliance.
- Apply drawing standards in accordance with internal standards and ISO GPS tolerancing.
- Reconstruct and update obsolete 3D models to optimize the database.
- Manage the full process for changes and traceability of new components in the PLM system (Windchill).
- Coordinate and monitor data processing using collaborative tools, including updating indicators and regular reporting.
- Work closely with Valfleurier teams (Technical Office, Industrialization and Data Management) and Richemont Houses.
- Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Respond to occasional technical requests from production and Richemont Houses.
- Propose improvements to methods for technical development and data management.
- Ensure compliance with the Product Development team's directives and instructions.
- Document results and build on feedback to evolve design standards.
Qualifications
- A Higher Education Technician (ES) diploma or engineering degree.
- Excellent command of CAD and PLM; PTC Creo and Windchill are preferred. CAM is an advantage.
- Strong skills and rigour in applying ISO GPS dimensioning.
- Proficiency with standard office software, including the Office suite.
- A rigorous approach, strong attention to detail and ease working with Master Data.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- English proficiency is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in drawing, design or industrialization of mechanical or quartz movements.
Education
Higher Education Technician (ES) diploma or engineering degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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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.
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