Boucheron Assistant Project Coordinator — High Jewellery Development (Work-study)

About Boucheron

Boucheron is an esteemed Parisian haute-joaillerie maison renowned for its audacious, elegant designs and artisanal savoir‑faire. Part of the luxury ecosystem, the house combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and collaborates closely with in‑house workshops and external partners to produce high jewellery and watchmaking collections.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead across all phases of creative collection development, from concept and prototyping through production and delivery.
• Plan and organise project phases; schedule and run follow‑up meetings and control points with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate information flow and prompt actions from stakeholders, including subcontractors and internal services; ensure timely validation of creations.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones across design, prototyping and production to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare decision-making materials and presentation packs for Studio and Marketing at development validation boards; manage image reviews with the Artistic Director.
• Attend product development meetings and produce accurate workshop minutes documenting aesthetic changes and technical decisions.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to prepare content and assets (craftsmanship films, manufacturing descriptions, shoots, packshots, editorial briefs).
• Assist feasibility and pricing studies for Expert Committees; prepare technical specifications and workshop briefs.
• Conduct cost analyses and comparative studies; perform material research and technological scouting as required.
• Provide administrative support to the development coordinator: process orders and receipts, prepare technical datasheets (photography, measurements, layout, drafting) and update PLM records.
• Manage follow-up of material orders, shipments and deliveries to workshops and partners.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a higher education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in jewellery design, product development, engineering, luxury management or a related field (work‑study / alternance).
• First professional experience or internship in luxury goods or jewellery is strongly preferred.
• Strong product sensitivity with an eye for detail and aesthetics specific to high jewellery.
• Highly organised, rigorous, proactive and able to prioritise multiple concurrent tasks.
• Enthusiastic, curious and collaborative with a strong team spirit.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

Experience

A first experience in the luxury sector or in jewellery (internship or entry-level role) is preferred; familiarity with workshop processes and product development cycles is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in jewellery design, product development, engineering, luxury management or a related discipline (work‑study / alternance).

Workplace

Culture

Boucheron combines a long tradition of artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary creative ambition; the workplace values meticulous attention to detail, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and respect for the savoir‑faire of in‑house workshops and external partners. The maison fosters a supportive environment where diverse perspectives and professional growth are encouraged.

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