Fred Heritage Assistant

About Fred

Founded in Paris in 1936 by Fred Samuel, Fred is a contemporary high-jewellery Maison distinguished by its solar spirit, bold creativity, and passion for exceptional stones. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for icons such as Force 10 and for a distinctive elegance inspired by the sea, light, and the French Riviera. As an employer, Fred offers a refined, entrepreneurial environment where craftsmanship, client excellence, innovation, and audacity meet. Its teams contribute to a heritage of joyful luxury while shaping the future of an international jewellery brand with strong creative identity and human values.

Role & Responsibilities

• Help manage and process the archives, including optimizing, enriching and indexing records in the DAM tool, classifying materials and tracking unprocessed archives, and collecting other primary and secondary sources.
• Develop and optimize databases, including preparing documentary files on works.
• Conduct archival research, including thematic research and documentary studies.
• Help manage the Maison’s private collection physically and digitally: maintain inventories, prepare pieces in coordination with collections management, assess their condition, and track their movements.
• Monitor and analyze the presence of the Maison’s vintage pieces on the secondary market.
• Contribute proposals for acquisitions to enrich the collection.
• Draft storytelling guidelines for museum spaces within boutiques.
• Help prepare content for training tools and internal newsletters.
• Help write and proofread texts and tools for exhibition projects.
• Handle requests from internal departments, including Client Service, Marketing, Communications and After-Sales Service.
• Contribute to internal presentations.
• Monitor heritage-related developments at other Maisons.

Qualifications

• Training in heritage-related disciplines, such as a master’s degree in archives, documentation or collections management, and/or a multidisciplinary background combining art history with management or commerce.
• Sensitivity to the world of jewelry.
• Interest in heritage and scientific archival research.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Organization, rigor and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is appreciated.
• Experience in the heritage department of a private Maison is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; experience in the heritage department of a private Maison is an advantage.

Education

Training in heritage-related disciplines, such as a master’s degree in archives, documentation or collections management, and/or a multidisciplinary background combining art history with management or commerce.

Benefits

One day of remote work per week after three months’ service, subject to manager approval; six paid authorized absence days; meal vouchers worth €10 per day worked, 60% subsidized by the Maison; 50% reimbursement of the public transport pass.

Culture

Fred fosters a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture rooted in creativity, optimism, and the bold spirit of contemporary French jewelry. As an employer, the Maison values craftsmanship, collaboration, and client excellence, offering teams an environment where innovation and elegance meet a warm, family-inspired approach.

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