Cartier Creative Visual Experience Apprentice

Cartier is an internationally renowned maison of high jewelry and watches, recognised for its craftsmanship, iconic design and heritage. As part of the Richemont Group, Cartier operates a global network of boutiques and ateliers and attracts talent committed to excellence, creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

1. Support the Creative Visual Experience team in developing and executing visual concepts for windows, in-store displays and boutique installations in line with Cartier brand guidelines.
2. Prepare moodboards, technical sketches and material specifications to communicate creative proposals to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
3. Assist with the construction, installation and maintenance of displays, coordinating logistics and on-site execution with store teams and contractors.
4. Help manage props, display inventory and production schedules to ensure timely delivery of seasonal campaigns and events.
5. Collaborate with Retail, Marketing and Product teams to ensure visual consistency across channels and contribute to store-level activations and photoshoot preparations.

1. Enrolled in an alternance/apprenticeship programme or equivalent higher-education course in visual merchandising, set design, product design, scenography, fashion communication or related discipline.
2. Strong aesthetic sensibility with a demonstrable interest in luxury retail and high-end product presentation.
3. Good organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines during campaign rollouts.
4. Physically able to participate in installations and handle display materials; flexible availability to support store fit-outs and events.
5. Professional working proficiency in French.

1. Visual merchandising and concept development
2. Moodboard creation and presentation skills
3. Technical drawing and an understanding of shopfitting principles
4. Adobe Photoshop
5. Adobe Illustrator
6. Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
7. Team collaboration and stakeholder communication

Previous internships or practical experience in visual merchandising, set design or retail display is advantageous but not mandatory; applicants should demonstrate practical coursework or portfolio work relevant to luxury retail presentation.

Currently enrolled in a higher education programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in visual merchandising, design, scenography, fashion communication or a closely related field; eligible for alternance/apprenticeship status in France.

Cartier fosters a culture that blends artisanal savoir-faire with contemporary creativity, valuing precision, discretion and design excellence. The workplace is international and collaborative, offering exposure to high-profile retail projects and close partnership with cross‑functional teams.