- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
Louis Vuitton is seeking a Senior High Jewelry Designer and Developer to translate artistic vision into wearable works of art, bridging the Design Studio and workshops. The role is based in Paris 1st arrondissement and is a fixed-term contract (CDD); applicants must submit a portfolio with their CV.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver High Jewelry collections while preserving the artistic vision, balance of volumes and purity of lines.
- Work closely with Project Managers, the Technical Development Manager and master artisans in the workshops to validate technical feasibility and anticipate manufacturing constraints from the outset.
- Develop volumes in plastiline, preliminary models and maquettes to assess the jewelry’s presence, ergonomics and micro-architecture.
- Analyze drawings and 3D sections to identify construction challenges, propose inventive solutions and adjust proportions without compromising the original aesthetic intent.
- Respond with agility and discernment to aesthetic trade-offs while ensuring rigorous follow-up and clear communication with stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Higher education in design or a BMA qualification in jewelry-making, complemented by significant, successful High Jewelry development experience in a prestigious workshop, High Jewelry house or creative studio.
- Excellent command of jewelry construction, the micro-architecture of pieces, stone-setting and articulation techniques, and the finishing standards of the highest luxury segment.
- Strong manual and artistic abilities in working with plastiline and creating three-dimensional models.
- Acute ability to read, interpret and anticipate the technical complexity of a drawing to ensure it can be realized according to the rules of the craft.
- A discerning eye for proportion, close attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility aligned with luxury codes.
- Rigor, sustained concentration, agility in response to the Maison’s requirements, and excellent interpersonal skills to bring creative and technical teams together.
- Applicants must attach a portfolio to their CV; applications without one will not be considered.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in High Jewelry development.
Education
Higher education in design or a BMA qualification in jewelry-making.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
About Cerulean
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