Boucheron Quality Control Intern – Jewelry

About Boucheron

Founded in Paris in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, Boucheron is one of the great historic Maisons of Place Vendôme, renowned for its audacious high jewelry, exceptional craftsmanship, and free-spirited creativity. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined and dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talents to contribute to a culture of excellence, precision, and artistic daring. Within the Kering group, Boucheron supports professional development, collaboration, and international perspectives while preserving the intimacy and distinctive identity of a pioneering jeweler. Its teams help shape creations and client experiences that embody elegance, emotion, and contemporary luxury.

Boucheron seeks a Quality Control Intern to ensure the integrity and excellence of jewelry pieces across its central Paris inventory. Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the intern will execute comprehensive inspections of jewelry, fine jewelry, and haute jewelry, identify defects across dimensions including weight and gemstone quality, and manage associated documentation and digital workflows. The role encompasses metal hallmarking compliance, repair coordination, and participation in continuous quality procedure refinement.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections on jewelry, fine jewelry, and haute jewelry pieces, identifying defects in weight, gemstones, metal, and other specifications
• Manage digital workflows and documentation for quality control processes, including archival and record-keeping
• Perform periodic on-site supplier audits and product inspections
• Oversee metal hallmarking and certification management, including official testing compliance
• Coordinate repair shipments for central stock inventory, verify returns, input data into quality systems, and maintain repair case documentation
• Liaise with sales administration regarding repair file follow-up and resolution
• Contribute to the development and refinement of quality assurance procedures
• Support product innovation validation and testing protocols
• Participate in central warehouse activities, including inventory counts and stock management

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of jewelry craft and manufacturing processes
• Prior experience in quality control or jewelry workshop environments (valued)
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong concentration, precision, integrity, and discretion
• Clear verbal and written communication in French and ideally English
• Demonstrated passion for luxury jewelry and craftsmanship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ideally prior exposure to ERP systems
• English language skills preferred

Skills

Experience

First experience in quality control or jewelry workshop environments appreciated.

Education

Technical or vocational qualification in jewelry craft, gemology, or quality assurance preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Boucheron fosters a workplace culture rooted in creative audacity, exceptional craftsmanship, and the pioneering spirit that has defined the Maison since 1858. Employees are encouraged to combine heritage with innovation in a collaborative, refined environment where individuality, excellence, and a deep passion for high jewelry are valued.

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