I am Nicolas Chablais, a luxury jewelry and watch designer with extensive hands-on experience in technical design, 3D modeling, and production. Over the years I have led projects from concept to fabrication, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and marketing to deliver high-end pieces with precision and craftsmanship. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, using tools like Rhino, 3Design, Magics, Creo, Maya and KeyShot to create realistic renders and animations. My passion is combining aesthetic excellence with manufacturability, and I value teamwork, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail in the luxury sector.…

Nicolas Chablais

I am Nicolas Chablais, a luxury jewelry and watch designer with extensive hands-on experience in technical design, 3D modeling, and production. Over the years I have led projects from concept to fabrication, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and marketing to deliver high-end pieces with precision and craftsmanship. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, using tools like Rhino, 3Design, Magics, Creo, Maya and KeyShot to create realistic renders and animations. My passion is combining aesthetic excellence with manufacturability, and I value teamwork, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail in the luxury sector.…

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I am Nicolas Chablais, a luxury jewelry and watch designer with extensive hands-on experience in technical design, 3D modeling, and production. Over the years I have led projects from concept to fabrication, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and marketing to deliver high-end pieces with precision and craftsmanship.
I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, using tools like Rhino, 3Design, Magics, Creo, Maya and KeyShot to create realistic renders and animations. My passion is combining aesthetic excellence with manufacturability, and I value teamwork, efficiency, and a strong attention to detail in the luxury sector.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer 3D at EPFL – NEURORESTORE
February 1, 2023 - November 20, 2025
Designer 3D for NEURORESTORE project; involved in 3D design
Designer / Scientific Illustrator at Freelance
September 1, 2022 - November 20, 2025
Illustration scientifique 2D sur Illustrator et 3D sur Maya for Nature & Science magazines
Graphic Designer / Chef de Projet R&D at BOVET 1822
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Design of new collections and special pieces; project tracking and manufacturing coordination
Constructeur - Designer / Chef de Projet at DEFI EXPANSION SA
October 1, 2020 - November 20, 2025
Design and construction of displays and PLV; project tracking and fabrication coordination
Constructeur - Designer / Chef de Projet at LUXTECH GEN EVA SA
September 1, 2018 - November 20, 2025
Design and construction of luxury and watch products; production follow-up and launch with external suppliers
Constructeur - Technical Designer at GUCCI SA
September 1, 2016 - November 20, 2025
Construction on watchcase/horology framing; follow-up and manufacturing with internal and external suppliers
Dessinateur – Constructeur Habillage at DEXEL SA
June 1, 2015 - November 20, 2025
Construction on horological housings and components; project follow-up and fabrication
Dessinateur - Constructeur at MONTRE JOURNE SA
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Construction on manufacture movements and horological components; complete redesign and operational ranges
Dessinateur - Constructeur / Graphic Designer at NICOLAS CHABLAIS PRODUCT - GRAPHIC DESIGN / Technical Designer
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Design and manufacturing of horological products; project follow-up and fabrication
Designer at PIERRE KUNZ GENEVE
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Design of new collections and special pieces; project tracking and fabrication
Designer at AUDEMARS PIGUET & CIE
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Design of new collections and special pieces; project tracking and fabrication
Designer at RABASSA DESIGN SA
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Design of horological and jewelry products; prototype follow-up with suppliers

Education

CFC at Ecole des Arts Décoratifs Genève
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
CFC Bijoutier-Joaillier at Ecole des Arts Décoratifs Genève
January 1, 1998 - November 20, 2025

Qualifications

CFC Bijoutier-Joaillier
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail

Skills

Experience Level