Richemont Polisher - Artisanal Workshops
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 2, 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 seeks a skilled Polisher for Les Ateliers de Lyon in Lyon, France—a hands-on artisanal finishing role in luxury jewellery manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Polish and refine precious metal surfaces to exacting standards of quality and finish
- Execute precision finishing work on luxury jewellery and timepiece components
- Maintain strict adherence to heritage techniques and contemporary finishing specifications
- Collaborate with master craftspeople to ensure consistency across all production stages
- Document and track work progress and quality metrics throughout the polishing process
Qualifications
- Demonstrable expertise in precious metals polishing and surface finishing
- Proven mastery of traditional and contemporary polishing techniques
- Understanding of luxury product specifications and quality standards
- Ability to work with precision and attention to microscopic detail
- Experience within a fine jewellery or watchmaking environment preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in jewellery or watchmaking finishing; demonstrated proficiency with polishing tools and materials; prior experience within a luxury goods manufacturing environment highly valued.
Education
Formal training in jewellery making, watchmaking, metalwork, or equivalent artisanal craft qualification; CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) in related discipline or demonstrable equivalent competency through apprenticeship.
Workplace
This position is based 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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