Chaumet High Jewelry Workshop Manager

About Chaumet

Founded in Paris in 1780 and historically appointed jeweller to Empress Joséphine, Chaumet embodies more than two centuries of exceptional savoir-faire in high jewellery, watchmaking and the art of tiaras. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage, creativity and technical excellence converge, inviting teams to contribute to creations that balance imperial legacy with contemporary elegance. Within the LVMH group, Chaumet provides opportunities to develop in métiers spanning craftsmanship, design, retail, client experience and corporate functions, while fostering precision, cultural sensitivity and a deep respect for transmission. Its employees join a house where beauty, innovation and Parisian distinction are cultivated with enduring purpose.

Chaumet seeks a High Jewelry Workshop Manager for its High Jewelry Industrial Division in Paris, leading an in-house workshop of around 20 artisans across jewelry making, stone setting and polishing. The role oversees craftsmanship, team development, production planning, budgets, productivity and quality and safety procedures. Permanent, full-time, on-site position.

Role & Responsibilities

• Safeguard and perpetuate Chaumet’s exceptional craftsmanship and bring the Maison’s creativity and style to life.
• Lead and motivate the in-house workshop’s artisans, valuing their trades and skills.
• Contribute to the development, production, delivery and realization of creations in close collaboration with other departments.
• Manage a team of around 20 artisans across jewelry making, stone setting and polishing.
• Lead the team in a positive working environment to achieve management objectives.
• Organize work and teams by assigning tasks and planning workloads according to needs, skills and requirements.
• Support teams in their work and skills development; assess performance and progress, encourage ownership of responsibilities such as organization and quotations, and sustain motivation.
• Increase production capacity when required through recruitment and subcontracting management.
• Manage production by matching workloads to workshop skills, adjusting deliveries, finding technical solutions, and optimizing production flows and circuits to reduce lead times and costs.
• Report information through performance indicators and maximize productivity.
• Manage budgets, including Opex, travel and expenses, and invoices.
• Assess investment needs for equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Initial training as a jeweler.
• At least 10 years of experience; the role profile also specifies at least 20 years of successful experience in the sector.
• Excellent communication skills, versatility and pragmatism.
• Team spirit and managerial accountability.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years; at least 20 years of successful experience in the sector.

Education

Initial training as a jeweler.

Workplace

Culture

Chaumet offers a refined workplace culture rooted in Parisian elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and the heritage of Place Vendôme. As an employer, the Maison values precision, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire, fostering an environment where teams contribute to enduring luxury while collaborating with discretion, passion, and excellence.

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