Watch Designer

Company Overview

Bruno Milano is building the next big watch brand. As a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) company, Bruno Milano focuses on premium design, quality craftsmanship, and honest pricing. The company operates as a lean, execution-first team, dedicated to product quality, customer experience, and long-term brand development.

Job Summary

The Watch Designer will be responsible for creating a cohesive house of watch archetypes from scratch, defining the brand’s design language, and translating concepts into production-ready specifications. This role involves close collaboration with manufacturing partners to ensure high-quality execution and consistency across collections, contributing significantly to Bruno Milano’s vision of building iconic, trend-defying watches.

Responsibilities

• Design the archetypes that define the entire house of watches, establishing a unique and recognizable brand identity.
• Convert conceptual ideas into production-ready specifications, including dials, cases, straps, and movements.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing partners to move designs efficiently from sketches to shelf, ensuring quality and speed.
• Develop and maintain a design language that can be used to build entire collections, ensuring consistency and brand recognition.
• Ensure every product remains distinctively Bruno Milano, even as industry trends evolve.
• Oversee sampling and quality control throughout the production process, from initial prototypes to final products.

Qualifications

• Experience designing watches or similar precision products; manufacturing exposure is highly valued.
• Strong aesthetic sense with a keen eye for premium design.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturers to facilitate fast-paced development cycles.
• An impressive portfolio demonstrating relevant design work.
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to work directly with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of watch components such as dials, cases, straps, and movements.
• Educational background in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related fields.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in luxury or premium product design.
• Familiarity with watchmaking processes and manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to innovate within traditional design archetypes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design concepts clearly.
• Passion for building iconic products and a forward-thinking mindset.

Experience

• Proven experience in designing watches or similar precision craftsmanship products.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing processes and collaborating with factories.
• Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience in product or watch design.

Environment

• Location: Sector 2, Noida, with potential for remote collaboration.
• Work setting involves close interaction with manufacturing partners and founders.
• Fast-paced, innovative environment focused on building a new brand.
• The role may require occasional visits to manufacturing sites or suppliers.

Salary

Not specified.

GrowthOpportunities

• Ownership of Bruno Milano’s entire product design direction.
• Opportunity to build a house of iconic archetypes from the ground up.
• Direct collaboration with founders and manufacturing partners, offering significant influence on brand development.

Benefits

Not specified.