Richemont Shoe Polisher
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 29, 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 Shoe Polisher at Les Ateliers de Lyon in Lyon, France. Artisanal luxury footwear finishing role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Polish and refurbish luxury footwear to exacting standards
- Maintain pristine appearance of finished shoes using specialized techniques and materials
- Execute detailed finishing work on artisanal shoe collection
- Ensure consistent quality control across all polished pieces
- Coordinate with workshop team to manage production workflow
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in luxury shoe care and restoration
- Proficiency with professional polishing equipment and products
- Attention to detail and commitment to perfection
- Understanding of premium leather and material properties
- Ability to work methodically on repetitive, precision-focused tasks
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury shoe finishing, manufacturing, or related artisanal craftsmanship is required or strongly preferred.
Education
No formal education requirement specified; practical vocational training in shoe care or related manufacturing discipline is valued.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Richemont, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Shoe Care Specialist», «Footwear Finisher», «Polish Artisan», «Shoe Refurbishment Technician», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.