- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 is seeking a Boutique Concept Assistant Intern to support architects and designers in the Boutique Concept team within Retail Architecture. The internship begins in March 2027 and lasts six months on a full-time basis; the intern will contribute to international boutique design projects, from concept development and sourcing to project coordination and communications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Research and develop concepts and create mood boards.
- Produce plans, elevations and 3D visuals for architectural spaces and furniture.
- Propose furniture and prepare detail drawings.
- Contribute to creating bespoke decorative elements.
- Research and source from publishers, suppliers, craftspeople and specialist makers.
- Assist teams with sample dispatches and tracking.
- Prepare guidelines and communication materials to ensure project consistency internally and with external partners, including supplier briefs, meeting minutes and technical documentation.
- Coordinate the monthly newsletter and present it to teams.
- Contribute to presentations and draft meeting minutes.
- Create an agenda of exhibitions, trade fairs and events related to the team’s developments in France and Europe.
Qualifications
- Currently studying architecture or interior architecture at Master’s level or in a degree year.
- A mandatory internship agreement is required.
- Curiosity about and interest in the luxury retail environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of collaborative work.
- Proactive and autonomous, with good priority management.
- Creative mindset and good technical knowledge.
- Proficiency in the Adobe suite, particularly Photoshop, AutoCAD, a 3D software package (Rhino or SketchUp), the Office suite and English.
Skills
Education
Currently studying architecture or interior architecture at Master’s level or in a degree year.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
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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