- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 23, 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 Concept Development Project Manager to help evolve its boutique interior concept, translating creative direction into materials, finishes, furniture and architectural details for international deployment. The role spans sourcing, prototyping, standardization, trend monitoring and the creation of departmental guidelines and tools.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the Maison’s architectural concept by sourcing and developing materials, decorative elements, architectural details, furniture, lighting and accessories.
- Coordinate development and prototyping with internal teams and suppliers, then lead standardization while integrating cost, maintenance, quality and compliance constraints.
- Support teams during initial applications in boutiques and contribute to the ongoing enrichment of the concept.
- Monitor trends and new developments, meet regularly with suppliers and art craftsmen, and visit trade fairs.
- Create and maintain departmental guidelines and tools, including catalogues and best practices, particularly for materials and furniture; ensure their distribution and implementation, and develop the materials library.
- Contribute to the evolution of the Maison’s boutique interior concept, translating creative intentions into deployable international solutions for materials, finishes, furniture and architectural details.
Qualifications
- Approximately 5 years of experience in architecture, interior architecture or design.
- Knowledge of retail and luxury codes.
- Excellent materials knowledge and sensitivity to craftsmanship.
- Understanding of manufacturing, cost, timing and deployment constraints.
- Strong aesthetic and creative sensibility, with an interest in research.
- Ability to manage several topics and projects in parallel.
- Organized, rigorous and autonomous.
- Able to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Fluent French and English.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 5 years in architecture, interior architecture or design.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Comprehensive onboarding, training on the Maison’s history, savoir-faire and creations, and daily support.
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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