Watch Designer

Your mission

• You are responsible for creating designs that honor Bulgari's rich tradition while pushing the boundaries of creativity.
• Your work blends the essence of Italian and Roman design with the precision of Swiss craftsmanship, ensuring Bulgari remains at the forefront of Horlogerie.
• You develop creative designs in line with Design Direction’s guidelines and marketing briefs, while also proposing innovative ideas based on market trends, special projects, and free creative exploration.
• Collaborating closely with the product and technical development teams, you ensure that your aesthetic vision is faithfully captured from the initial drawings through to the final realization of each piece. 
• Part of your scope is to design our jewelry watches.
• Therefore, the understanding of jewelry casting, setting techniques, and watch craftmanship will allow you to provide guidance during the development process and unable a constructive conversation.
• You also collaborate with the gemologist to remain aware of available gemstones and hard stones that could be incorporated into your jewelry watches designs and provide your own suggestions
• You keep yourself informed about contemporary design trends and competitors’ offerings while maintaining a strong connection to Bulgari’s legacy, craftsmanship, and the technical evolution of our products.
• Finally, you are responsible for maintaining a constantly updated Design Archive, ensuring all your creative work is documented.

Your profile

• Your passion for innovative design and appreciation for Italian aesthetics make you a highly skilled designer.
• You hold a degree in Design, and you bring at least five years of experience in watch design.
• Your advanced knowledge includes not only traditional watchmaking techniques but also jewelry design techniques, such as understanding of gemstones and setting.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D design software is required, and experience with jewelry casting and métiers d'art techniques for dials is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English is essential for this role, and proficiency in Italian is a valuable asset.
• Key attributes for success include creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, flexibility, and a refined attention to detail, enabling you to blend industrial design techniques with the art of watchmaking.
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• You are flexible and deal easily with ambiguity and changes. 
• We are looking forward to hearing from you with your portfolio !