Van Cleef & Arpels Art History Lecturer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks an Art History Lecturer in Tokyo to lead courses and develop jewelry arts education at L’ECOLE.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead art history courses.
- Adapt and update talks, course content, and other materials used to disseminate knowledge.
- Contribute to the design of projects implemented by L’ECOLE.
- Co-facilitate content and events on the L’ECOLE campus for external and internal audiences and as part of the Nomadic Schools.
- Help design educational content delivered in person and remotely, and participate in its revision and periodic updates.
- Proofread Japanese translations produced by external vendors and translate ad hoc content.
- Promote learning in collaboration with the training team to support the Maison.
- Contribute to the development of educational materials.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in Art History.
- Business fluency and excellent written and spoken communication skills in Japanese and English.
- Good command of PC applications, including MS Office.
Skills
Education
Relevant qualifications in Art History; a Master’s degree is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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