Sellita Watch Co S.A.
La Chaux-de-Fonds
WATCH DESIGNER (M/F)
- 23 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
Job summary
Join our dynamic team as a Designer Horloger in La Chaux-de-Fonds! Enjoy a stimulating role in the Swiss watch industry.
Tasks
- Conceive and develop innovative watch movement designs.
- Create unique watch components, including cases and dials.
- Coordinate projects from design to delivery while collaborating closely with clients.
Skills
- Degree in industrial design or equivalent with watch design experience.
- Proficient in 2D/3D design software and photorealistic rendering.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
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About the job
WATCH DESIGNER (M/F)
100% - LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS
Your tasks
Watch design
- Design and develop the design of watch movements (bridge shapes, skeletonising, oscillating weights, etc.).
- Create watch designs: cases, dials, hands, straps and buckles.
- Propose innovative concepts, taking into account technical and industrial constraints.
- Ensure creative monitoring and follow watch design trends.
Visual creation and communication
- Create photorealistic 3D renderings and video animations.
- Perform photographic retouching.
- Design marketing materials and sales support tools.
- Participate in the design and production of Sellita and AMT Manufacture catalogues.
- Create and manage databases intended for websites.
Project management and coordination
- Ensure the follow-up of watch projects, from design to delivery of watches.
- Coordinate the production of catalogues, communication materials and web projects.
- Work closely with clients on design and product development aspects.
- Manage relationships with watch casing suppliers and external service providers (printers, photographers, IT specialists, etc.).
Your profile
- Training in industrial design, product design, watch design or equivalent field.
- Experience in watch design, ideally with good knowledge of components and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent command of 2D/3D design and photorealistic rendering software.
- Good knowledge of graphic creation, image retouching and animation tools.
- Aesthetic sensitivity, creativity and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, independently and in a structured manner.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Initiative, versatility and strong interest in watchmaking.
We offer you
- A varied and stimulating position, at the heart of the Swiss watch industry.
- The opportunity to work on diverse projects, both technical and creative.
- Close collaboration with development, production and marketing teams.
- A dynamic working environment, promoting autonomy, creativity and initiative.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application file, accompanied by your CV and a portfolio showcasing your design and 3D creation work.
