Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Technical Expert

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage in luxury fashion and leather goods and for combining artisanal savoir‑faire with modern creativity. The brand operates globally across ateliers, boutiques and product studios and seeks candidates who share its commitment to craftsmanship, excellence and innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Validate technical feasibility of new designs ahead of launch meetings, analysing drawings and recommending necessary adaptations to ensure manufacturability.
• Own the technical development of an assigned haute‑joaillerie product portfolio, identifying and escalating technical risks while meeting targets for cost, timing, quality, aesthetics and ergonomics.
• Provide authoritative technical guidance to designers, internal and external engineering offices, ateliers, project managers, quality, marketing, merchandising and after‑sales teams.
• Ensure robust, repeatable fabrication processes and conformity with the maison’s quality specifications through rigorous technical follow‑up with ateliers and project teams.
• Drive innovation and technical watch: preserve traditional artisanal techniques and propose integration of new materials, processes or systems to enhance product performance and creativity.
• Support cross‑functional teams with hands‑on problem solving, acting as the technical referent and ensuring clear coordination and communication across stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to internal teams and external ateliers to raise collective competence and ensure consistent execution.
• Represent the maison at collection presentations and client or supplier meetings; travel within France and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in haute‑joaillerie technical development or in the manufacture of unique high‑jewellery pieces (OJ4 level).
• Demonstrable mastery of high‑jewellery fabrication processes, materials (precious metals and gemstones) and artisanal techniques.
• Proven ability to make technical decisions balancing cost, lead time, quality and aesthetic objectives.
• Experience coordinating across design, engineering, production and quality teams in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment.
• Fluent in French; working knowledge of English is essential.
• Knowledge of CAO (CAD) tools is appreciated.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in haute‑joaillerie technical roles or in the manufacture of one‑off high‑jewellery pieces, including proven responsibility for technical development, quality assurance and cross‑disciplinary coordination.

Education

Vocational or technical diploma in jewelry making, gemology, materials science, mechanical engineering or equivalent professional qualification with significant hands‑on haute‑joaillerie experience.

Workplace

Culture

The maison values exceptional craftsmanship, rigorous standards and creative audacity. Employees operate in a high‑performance, collaborative environment where technical mastery and cross‑disciplinary exchange are encouraged and rewarded.

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