Fred Jewelry Designer
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
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.
FRED Jewelry Designer role in Paris, France. Full-time hybrid position in design studio reporting to Studio Director.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and development of fine jewelry and haute joaillerie collections in line with the house's DNA, creative codes, and design language
- Participate in creative research phases including storytelling, mood boards, iconographic research, and archive exploration
- Develop preliminary sketches and finished drawings incorporating technical constraints such as gemstones, volumes, weight, and wearability
- Finalize validated drawings with color rendering and dimensioned technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator for production handoff
- Collaborate closely with the 3D designer to validate volumes, proportions, and manufacturing feasibility
- Serve as the interface between the design studio, marketing, product development, and external designers
- Provide clear and substantiated creative and technical feedback to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality objectives
- Prepare for and participate in creative development meetings, pre-design reviews, and internal design presentations
- Prepare necessary materials for presentations to the Artistic Director including new drawings, evolutions, and recommendations
- Manage relationships with freelance designers including coordinating exchanges, receiving and returning drawings, and transmitting feedback
- Organize and coordinate weekly meetings with marketing and development teams including agendas, supporting materials, and meeting minutes
- Monitor project timelines using detailed retroactive planning and ensure adherence to schedules
- Ensure availability of necessary materials for exchanges including drawings, waxes, resins, briefs, and reference images
- Alert studio leadership to potential risks regarding deadlines or shifting priorities
- Contribute to the creative renewal of jewelry and haute joaillerie offerings in collaboration with artistic and studio leadership
- Maintain active market awareness of jewelry trends, artistic and cultural movements through exhibitions and luxury industry engagement
Qualifications
- Superior education in jewelry design, product design, or equivalent discipline
- Demonstrated experience in fine jewelry or haute joaillerie design within a luxury house or design studio
- Exceptional skill in hand drawing and graphic design tools
- Strong aesthetic sensibility with acute attention to detail and creative coherence
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and meet demanding deadlines
- Demonstrated rigor, organization, collaborative mindset, and clear communication skills
- Deep sensitivity to luxury heritage and the identity of jewelry houses
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in jewelry design or haute joaillerie design within a luxury house or creative studio environment.
Education
Superior education in jewelry design, product design, or an equivalent discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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