Richemont CAD Designer & Technician
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont CAD Designer & Technician position in Lyon, France. Join Les Ateliers de Lyon's luxury production facility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software for luxury product lines
- Collaborate with product development and artisanal production teams to translate design concepts into manufacturable specifications
- Refine designs based on production feasibility assessments and quality standards
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and design archives
- Support prototyping and production phases with technical guidance and design revisions
- Ensure compliance with luxury brand standards and manufacturing tolerances
Qualifications
- Proficiency in professional CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of product design principles and manufacturing processes
- Experience working in a production or artisanal environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to precision
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Skills
Experience
Experience in technical design, CAD drafting, or artisanal production support within luxury goods, jewelry, or comparable high-precision manufacturing environments is preferred.
Education
Qualification in CAD design, technical drawing, engineering, or equivalent professional training is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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