- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- 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 CAD Designer in Lyon to model new Jewelry and High Jewelry designs in 3D, translating Studio drawings into manufacturable forms and ensuring technical feasibility and data integrity. The role requires solid CAD experience, preferably in jewelry, and travel in France at least monthly.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create 3D models for new Jewelry and High Jewelry designs, from aesthetic exploration through to manufacturing.
- Translate Studio drawings into three-dimensional forms, incorporating jewelry-making and industrialization constraints.
- Collaborate with technical experts, engineers, development project managers, and the stone department to ensure feasibility and technical excellence.
- Review and adapt CAD files according to the selected manufacturing processes, such as molding and machining.
- Ensure technical data is correctly integrated into the Maison’s system.
Qualifications
- Solid CAD experience, preferably gained in the jewelry industry.
- Ideally proficient in SolidWorks and possessing a developed aesthetic eye.
- Rigorous and organized, with the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and collaborate within a team.
- Available to travel in France at least once a month.
Skills
Experience
Solid CAD experience; preferably in the jewelry industry.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Benefits
Onboarding training covering the Maison’s history, savoir-faire, and culture.
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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