Rolex Illustration Intern — Retail Points of Sale
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a preeminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for technical excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and a discreet, heritage-driven brand identity. As an employer, Rolex operates global boutiques and ateliers that prioritise precision, quality and understated luxury, offering creative teams the opportunity to work on high-profile retail and communications projects within a disciplined, detail-oriented environment.
Rolex — Geneva: Internship for Illustration for points of sale. Create and produce retail illustrations for boutiques and large‑format POS.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and produce original illustrations tailored to Rolex retail environments, windows and in‑boutique graphics, ensuring fidelity to the brand’s visual identity.
- Prepare final artwork and technical files for print and large‑format production, including colour management, bleed, trapping and file format specifications.
- Collaborate closely with visual merchandising, retail operations and marketing to translate campaign briefs into production‑ready POS assets and installation plans.
- Manage timelines and versioning for multiple concurrent store rollouts; liaise with external printers and production partners to guarantee quality control.
- Support on‑site installation or provide clear artworking instructions and mock‑ups for boutique teams and installers; maintain an organised asset library.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in a recognised programme in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication or related discipline.
- A professional portfolio demonstrating strong illustration, composition and typographic sensibility, especially for large‑format or retail applications.
- Proven understanding of print production workflows and the ability to produce print‑ready artwork to technical specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage production schedules under tight deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Practical experience gained through academic projects, internships or freelance commissions in illustration or retail graphics is required; demonstrable involvement in at least one end‑to‑end production (concept to print/installation) is highly desirable.
Education
Enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate student in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture defined by precision, discretion and commitment to craft. Creative contributors operate within cross‑disciplinary teams that balance artistic rigour with uncompromising production standards, supporting career development through exposure to global retail programmes.
About Cerulean
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