Van Cleef & Arpels Associate Vice President, L'Ecole
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $220,000–270,000/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group comprising several maisons renowned for exceptional craftsmanship in watches, jewelry and accessories. The group fosters artisanal savoir‑faire, heritage conservation and brand-led cultural initiatives, providing a global platform for maisons to showcase technical excellence and creativity.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks AVP, L'Ecole in New York. Lead cultural programming strategy with $220K–$270K compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and implement a comprehensive 360° regional strategy for all L'Ecole activities, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and local context
- Define and orchestrate courses, conferences, exhibitions, publications, nomadic programs, and B2B initiatives with appropriate local relevance
- Establish attendance objectives, measure performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
- Develop and strengthen networks of key institutional and academic partners in collaboration with L'Ecole Services and regional teams
- Serve as ambassador for L'Ecole in public-facing initiatives including press, PR, sponsorship, and events
- Formalize strategic and yearly operational plans aligned with L'Ecole Services and regional priorities
- Monitor budget and P&L performance in close coordination with regional finance leadership
- Ensure appropriate organizational structure and governance of L'Ecole programs, identifying gaps and contributing to solutions
- Facilitate communication and information flow across all stakeholder teams including L'Ecole Services, Richemont contacts, and regional executives
- Actively engage with regional leadership to identify synergies between L'Ecole initiatives and the broader Maison presence
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in cultural, academic, or scientific environments
- Strong knowledge of the United States cultural landscape and local institutional networks
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives at regional or national scale
- Experience managing complex cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrated expertise in budget management and financial planning
- Track record of building and leveraging strategic partnerships
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- International experience preferred
Skills
Experience
10-15 years in cultural, academic, or scientific sectors with demonstrable success in strategic program development and institutional partnerships.
Education
Bachelor's degree in art history, cultural studies, business administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 220,000 to USD 270,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision programs; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; wellness reimbursement benefit; employee assistance program; volunteer days off.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture that prizes craftsmanship, heritage and inter‑maison collaboration. The workplace emphasizes intellectual rigor, cross‑disciplinary partnerships and high standards of presentation, offering employees opportunities to shape cultural initiatives that amplify maison legacies.
About Cerulean
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