Visual Merchandising Intern
Stage Plan-les-ouates, SWITZERLAND
Job description
Since 1874, Piaget has been committed to bringing the spirit of Luxury to life thanks to a constant quest for creativity, an unlimited innovation and a respect for excellence. All this being possible thanks to a fully integrated Manufacture mastering watchmaking and high jewelry know-how.
Piaget excels in everything that is rare, precious and exceptional.
Always do better than necessary: the Piaget founder’s motto still remains the guiding principle for all our colleagues across the world who, every day, make Piaget grow with passion.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As a Visual Merchandising Intern, your main mission will be to support the VM department in a variety of exciting projects, working closely with the Corporate Visual Merchandising Project Manager, the Creative Project Officer, the Head of VM, and the VM Community. You will gain hands-on experience by assisting with the implementation of visual merchandising strategies that enhance customer experience and drive sales.
Internship duration: 10 months, starting September 1st, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Support: Assist the team on key projects such as animation displays, gifting and point-of-sale materials (POSM) by creating references and participating in tactical development projects.
- Lightbox & Iconography visuals Management: Manage visual updates for lightboxes & iconography visuals twice a year, update guidelines with visual priorities, and check/validate market visual propositions (both standard and specific layouts). Follow up on market setups and create videos of market executions.
- Guideline Updates: Manage the VM Corporate Guidelines, updating them twice a year with new product recommendations and cascading information to the VM Community through quick training sessions.
- Database Management: Manage the Zoning & Iconography databases by gathering all market zoning approvals and updating the WW database for the HQ Commercial and Retail teams.
- Transversal Support: Assist the VM team in transversal missions, including supporting the Creative Project Officer in creating mood boards and samples, assisting in the development of seasonal gifts (Mid-Autumn, HS, CNY), and developing extra VM tools as needed. Follow up on local market setups of HQ floral recommendations.
- Supplier Prospection: Assist in supplier prospection, including creative agencies, production companies, production suppliers, and experience agencies.
- Newsletter Creation: Create a monthly VM Newsletter, gathering Piaget VM news and competitor reports. Conduct monthly competitive reviews with top management and the VM community.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree, preferably with a focus on Luxury Management or a related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign.
- A genuine passion for the luxury industry, with a keen interest in Visual Merchandising and Architecture.
- Able to balance creative thinking with practical problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Curious with a constant desire for self-improvement.
- Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and French.
STILL WONDERING WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY?
- A Welcoming Team: Join our friendly, open-minded, and talented team, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference.
- Dynamic and Engaging Work: Experience daily activities that are interesting, challenging, and diverse, keeping you engaged and motivated.
- Investment in Your Growth: We are passionate about developing our people, and you will have access to various training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
The Piaget culture of encouraging Extra-Care, fostering Mastery and bringing out the Extraordinary in our people, means that we will always go further, doing “what has never been done before”. Together. If you want to become a part of it do not hesitate to apply!