- Location
- Chessy Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
CREATION JMC, an internal fabrication studio within Hermès Jewellery, seeks an experienced Setter for its artisanal workshop in Chessy. The role involves executing stone settings on medium and high-end jewelry pieces while adhering to precise technical specifications and quality standards. The successful candidate will perform both initial stone setting work and post-quality-control retouching, whilst contributing proactively to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and resolving manufacturing challenges in collaboration with fellow artisans.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute stone settings on medium and high-end jewelry pieces using appropriate techniques, ensuring full compliance with specifications and internal guidelines prior to final inspection
- Perform retouching work on set stones following quality control assessments to achieve premium finish standards
- Actively contribute to workshop improvement initiatives by identifying manufacturing challenges and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to implement solutions
Qualifications
- Formal training in stone setting techniques with mastery of all primary setting methods
- Minimum six years of professional experience in jewelry setting
- Complete proficiency in setting diamonds and colored stones using all standard techniques: claw setting, closed setting, grain setting, and rail setting
- Demonstrated command of all processes and procedures inherent to the setting discipline
Skills
Experience
Minimum six years of professional experience in high-end jewelry setting, with demonstrated expertise in executing both routine and complex stone settings across diamond and colored gemstone applications. Candidates should possess established competency in troubleshooting technical challenges and implementing refinements to achieve superior quality outcomes.
Education
Formal training qualification in stone setting; completion of recognized apprenticeship or technical certification in jewelry setting discipline is required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chessy, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Benefits
35-hour work week with Fridays afternoons off; proximity to RER A transport (Val d'Europe station).
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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