ART DIRECTOR - 5 Months CDD

THE WATCHMAKER OF WATCHMAKERS
Since 1833, driven by an unquenchable thirst for innovation and creativity, and inspired by the peaceful natural surroundings of its home in the Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been distinguished by its mastery of complications and the precision of its mechanisms. Known as the Watchmaker of Watchmakers, the Manufacture has expressed its relentlessly inventive spirit through the creation of more than 1,300 different calibres and the award of more than 400 patents. Harnessing 190 years of accumulated expertise, La Grande Maison’s watchmakers design, produce, finish and ornament the most advanced and precise mechanisms, blending passion with centuries-old savoir-faire, linking the past to the future, timeless but always up with the times. With 180 skills brought together under one roof, the Manufacture creates fine timepieces that combine technical ingenuity with aesthetic beauty and a distinctively understated sophistication.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 

As part of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Creative Studio, reporting to the Creative Direction within the Marketing Department, you will develop visual concepts from brief to final delivery. Working with the Creative Director and project managers, you will ensure continuity on ongoing projects and contribute to new creations, upholding the Maison’s identity and quality standards. 

Creative concepts and visual development 

• Develop concepts for product and brand campaigns, digital content, social media and print materials. 

• Translate briefs into clear creative proposals, including moodboards, art direction treatments, key visuals, layouts and storyboards. Present and explain your creative choices. 

• Adapt concepts across the Maison’s touchpoints, including event and retail communication materials as required. 

Photo and video production 

• Prepare and support photo and video shoots, defining references, framing, lighting, sets and styling in collaboration with production teams and external talent. 

• Oversee image selection, retouching, editing, colour grading and adaptations. Ensure product details are accurately represented and all assets are visually consistent. 

Collaboration and delivery 

• Coordinate creative feedback with internal teams and external partners, and work with project managers to meet deadlines and production constraints. 

• Quickly take ownership of ongoing projects and organise working files and creative decisions to support a smooth handover.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?  

• Established experience in art direction within an agency or an in-house creative studio. Experience in luxury, watchmaking, fashion or beauty is an asset. 

• A portfolio demonstrating strong visual culture, a keen eye for composition and typography, and the ability to take a concept through to execution. 

• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, with a sound understanding of photo and video production workflows. 

• Experience with motion design or AI tools applied to creative development is a plus. 

• A proactive, collaborative approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. 

• Ability to quickly understand a brand identity, take over ongoing work and manage several projects in parallel. 

• Professional proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.