- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $25/hour
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman seeks an Archives Intern for its paid, nine-week Summer 2027 program in New York City, running June 7–August 6, 2027. The intern will support the care, documentation, research, and organization of heritage collections, including a transition to a new Archive space; the role is hybrid and offers an estimated pay rate of $25 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, organization, and potential relocation of archival collections as project timelines evolve.
- Conduct physical inventory verification and reconcile object information with existing collection records.
- Update and standardize descriptive metadata, file naming conventions, and digital collection records to improve accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
- Assist with cataloging and documenting digital assets relating to David Yurman and Sybil Yurman’s artworks and other archival collections.
- Assist with rehousing, ticketing, labeling, and organizing archival and object collections.
- Conduct basic condition checks and document observations under the guidance of Archive staff.
- Assist with organizing and processing physical and digital archival materials.
- Update metadata and collection records, emphasizing accuracy and consistency.
- Fulfill internal requests for Archive assets and reference materials.
- Research objects, collections, acquisitions, and other Archive initiatives.
- Assist Archive staff with day-to-day collections management, research, and special projects.
Qualifications
- Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with or interest in archival and collections-management standards, concepts, and best practices.
- Ability to follow established workflows and procedures while asking questions when needed.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines.
- Comfort working hands-on with physical collections and archival materials.
- Interest in jewelry, decorative arts, design history, sculpture, material culture, art history, archives, or museums preferred.
- Previous experience with archives, museums, libraries, special collections, collections management, or related environments is a plus.
- Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements of the David Yurman Summer Internship Program.
Skills
Education
Currently enrolled graduate students in archives, library and information science, museum studies, art history, decorative arts, material culture, or a related discipline are strongly preferred. Exceptional upper-level undergraduate students pursuing a related field of study will also be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Weekly learning, social, and networking events.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
About Cerulean
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