OUR CAREER PATHS
At IWC Schaffhausen we combine precision engineering with exclusive design to produce finely crafted watches that will last for generations. This unique mindset is expressed through our promise of “Engineering beyond time” Timeless Design. Engineered to last. And made with the utmost respect for people and planet.
As one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, our long-established company strives to uphold the pioneering spirit and the innovative talent that underlies our success.
PROFESSIONALS
Have you already had experience in the luxury goods industry?
Do you come from another sector and want to gain a foothold in the international luxury goods industry?
Did you complete your training or studies several years ago and have since spent time deepening your knowledge of a specific specialist field? You will find a wide range of opportunities at IWC Schaffhausen. We make starting a job with us as easy and pleasant as possible.
IWC Schaffhausen offers you a variety of opportunities to develop in different areas during and outside working hours. We would love to meet you. You will find an overview of our vacancies on our job portal.
TRAINEE PROGRAM
Our corporate trainee program offers you a variety of challenging projects. Tailor-made to your talents and ambitions, we offer exceptional training and mentorship to help you build your skills in our various business areas. We provide you with an opportunity to discover the huge variety of tasks that IWC has to offer as an employer. During the 18-month corporate trainee program, you will work in an ambitious and fast-paced environment in the international luxury industry.
A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR CAREER
In our various business areas, you will discover the world of luxury, experience our international business operations, get to know the traditional art of watchmaking, and learn best-in-class marketing and business operation procedures and processes. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, be directly involved in day-to-day operations, and work with talented and experienced professionals, all while gaining first-hand experience and knowledge of how our business works.
In addition to this, you will be able to set up a valuable network of contacts throughout our company and the Richemont Group. You will not only get to know our headquarter organization, but also one of our international markets during a three-month stay abroad.
INTERNSHIPS
Have you just completed your Bachelor’s degree and are now looking for your first practical experience before starting your Master’s?
Would you like to gain your first practical experience in a challenging environment after completing your studies?
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
IWC Schaffhausen offers ambitious students and graduates the opportunity to gain insight into the international luxury goods industry and gain valuable professional experience.
We offer internships in both business administration and technical areas. Our internships last for six months and usually begin in April and October. The positions are based at our headquarters or in the new Manufakturzentrum in Schaffhausen. As we constantly adapt the type and number of internships according to current projects, the offer can change from year to year.
APPRENTICESHIPS
The mechanical watches that we have been manufacturing in our workshops along the Rhine since 1868 are complex precision instruments. The countless tiny parts, some of which are subjected to extreme pressures and operate continuously, are assembled in the smallest of spaces. Our watches don’t just tell the time; they also have many additional functionalities, known as intricacies: such as the stopwatch, the moon phase display, and the mechanically programmed perpetual calendar.
Do you share our passion for watchmaking? Our apprenticeship programs are aimed at enthusiastic young people who want to shape their future with practical passion. During your apprenticeship, you will gain extensive professional expertise. But along the way, we will also teach you how to think and act independently like an entrepreneur and will impart our love of innovative solution development.
Your apprenticeship at IWC will lay the foundation for a successful career. In return, we expect you to have a great deal of motivation, willingness to learn, reliability and perseverance. An apprenticeship with us will challenge you and develop your individual skills and talents.