Richemont Jewellery Development Project Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a global luxury goods group renowned for its portfolio of maisons specializing in high jewellery, watches and accessories. The group is recognised for artisanal excellence, a dedication to heritage and craftsmanship, and an organisational structure that supports maison-level creativity alongside group-scale operational expertise.
Richemont seeks a Jewellery Development Project Manager in Paris to drive product development from concept to production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development for jewellery collections, from concept validation and technical definition through prototyping, sampling and industrialisation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, CAD/3D modelling, gemmology, sourcing, atelier production and quality assurance to meet timelines and technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation: technical packs, specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions and quality criteria.
- Manage suppliers and external ateliers — evaluate capacities, negotiate technical feasibility, monitor sample iterations and ensure adherence to lead times and standards.
- Control project schedules, milestones and budgets; identify risks and implement mitigation plans to secure on-time launches.
- Drive problem-solving during sampling and production phases, including corrective actions for fit, finish, materials performance and gem-setting.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements (materials, hallmarking, sustainability traceability).
- Contribute to cost optimisation and industrialisation strategies while preserving brand quality and design intent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in jewellery design, gemmology, materials science, engineering or product development, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Typically 3–6 years of hands-on experience in jewellery product development, technical project management or production within a luxury jewellery or fine jewellery environment.
- Proven track record managing multi-stakeholder projects from prototype to production, including supplier coordination and sampling cycles.
- Strong technical understanding of jewellery construction, gem-setting techniques and precious-metal fabrication processes.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines and deliver to strict launch calendars.
Skills
Experience
3–6 years of progressive experience in jewellery or luxury product development, with direct exposure to sampling, atelier production, supplier management and industrialisation processes.
Education
Degree in jewellery design, gemmology, materials science, engineering or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Richemont values meticulous craftsmanship, long-term brand stewardship and collaborative ateliers where artisans and designers work closely. The organisation emphasises quality, heritage and responsible sourcing while supporting cross-disciplinary cooperation among maisons.
About Cerulean
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