Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Product Manager — High Jewellery (Internship)

Van Cleef & Arpels is an haute-joaillerie maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic creativity and technical mastery. As part of the Richemont group, the house combines artisanal ateliers with international retail and creative teams to design and produce high jewellery, watches and objects of exceptional quality.

1. Support the Product Manager in the end-to-end development of high jewellery pieces and limited collections, from concept to launch.
2. Prepare and maintain technical dossiers, specifications and production files for ateliers and external suppliers.
3. Coordinate sample logistics between design, ateliers, suppliers and retail teams, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
4. Contribute to collection planning, calendar management and product launch preparations in collaboration with marketing and retail operations.
5. Assist with gemstone sourcing follow-ups, quality checks and documentation required for production and certification.
6. Produce succinct presentations, reports and market intelligence to inform product decisions and assortment strategies.
7. Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders (design, manufacturing, merchandising, retail and marketing) to ensure alignment and resolve production or timing issues.
8. Support post-launch analyses, including product performance tracking and feedback consolidation for continuous improvement.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Luxury Management, Jewellery Design, Product Development, Business or a related field.
2. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and follow-up.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to create clear presentations and concise technical documents.
4. Proven interest in high jewellery, gemstones and artisanal production processes; prior internships in luxury, jewellery or product roles are an advantage.
5. Eligible to undertake an internship in France under local regulations; flexibility to attend occasional ateliers and supplier visits in Paris and surrounding regions.

1. Product development and collection coordination
2. Creation and maintenance of technical dossiers and specifications
3. Sample and production logistics coordination
4. Stakeholder management across design, ateliers, merchandising and retail
5. Market research and competitor analysis
6. Presentation and report preparation
7. Strong organisational and project-tracking skills

Internship-level role. Prior internships or project experience in luxury product, jewellery, merchandising or product development are strongly preferred but not mandatory.

Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Luxury Management, Jewellery Design, Product Development, Business, Marketing, or a closely related discipline.

The maison places craft and creativity at the centre of its work, cultivating a collaborative environment where tradition and contemporary design meet. Teams operate at exacting standards with close interaction between ateliers, creative studios and international commercial teams, offering immersive exposure to haute-joaillerie production and heritage-led innovation.