Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Product Manager — Marketing Development (Alternance)
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Alternance Assistant Product Manager, Marketing Development. Work‑study role supporting product lifecycle and launches.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison renowned for high jewellery and watchmaking, celebrated for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic creativity and heritage design. As part of the Richemont luxury group, the brand combines meticulous savoir‑faire with international retail and wholesale distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Product Manager on the end‑to‑end development of jewellery and watch collections, from concept to commercial launch.
- Prepare and maintain product documentation: technical specifications, materials lists, pricing sheets and product fact sheets.
- Coordinate sample creation, fittings and quality checks with ateliers, suppliers and internal production teams; track sample status and deadlines.
- Contribute to market and competitor analysis, trend monitoring and sales feedback synthesis to inform range decisions.
- Assist in the preparation of sales tools and merchandising assets (product presentations, line‑ups, window concepts and training materials).
- Liaise with cross‑functional teams (marketing, retail, operations, supply chain) to ensure alignment on launches and replenishments.
- Support project planning and follow up on action lists, timelines and budgetary trackers for product launches.
- Participate in showroom or boutique support for collection roll‑outs and internal/product trainings when required.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a higher education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Marketing, Luxury Management, Business, Product Development or Fashion, as part of an alternance/work‑study scheme.
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
- Keen interest in high jewellery, watchmaking and luxury product culture with attention to detail and aesthetics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear product documents and presentations.
- Proactive, resourceful and collaborative attitude; comfortable working across functions and with external ateliers/suppliers.
- Professional maturity and discretion consistent with a luxury maison environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level: suitable for students in alternance with limited professional experience; prior internships (3–12 months) in luxury, retail, product or marketing roles are advantageous.
Education
Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Marketing, Luxury Management, Product Development, Business or Fashion (alternance/work‑study contract required).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The maison values artisanal excellence, creative collaboration and discretion. Teams operate with high standards, close cross‑functional coordination and a deep respect for craftsmanship and design heritage, providing an immersive learning environment for early‑career talent.
About Cerulean
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