Van Cleef & Arpels Content Project Manager — L’École des Arts Joailliers
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute joaillerie maison renowned for exceptional gem-setting, artisanal savoir‑faire and poetic design. The maison operates L’École des Arts Joailliers, an educational and cultural initiative that produces lectures, publications and multimedia content to promote jewellery craftsmanship and heritage. Van Cleef & Arpels is part of the Richemont group and combines a tradition of fine jewellery with international cultural programming.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Chef de Projet Contenus (Content Project Manager) for L’École des Arts Joailliers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the editorial strategy and annual content calendar for L’École des Arts Joailliers across print, digital and event formats.
- Commission, brief and manage external and internal contributors — authors, curators, photographers, videographers and subject‑matter experts — ensuring editorial quality and schedule adherence.
- Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery: scoping, timeline and budget management, production follow‑up, proofreading and final approvals.
- Collaborate with curatorial, heritage and atelier teams to translate technical jewellery knowledge into accessible educational content while safeguarding brand voice and accuracy.
- Coordinate with digital, marketing and communications teams to adapt content for web, social and e‑learning platforms and to define distribution plans.
- Supervise design and publication processes for print catalogues, exhibition materials, course booklets and multimedia assets, working closely with designers and printers.
- Measure content performance and participant feedback to iterate on formats, topics and channels; report on KPIs to senior stakeholders.
- Manage logistical aspects of public programmes and lectures, including speaker coordination, venue liaison and on‑site content delivery.
Qualifications
- Proven editorial or content project management experience in luxury goods, cultural institutions, publishing or arts education.
- Excellent editorial judgement with attention to linguistic precision and narrative clarity.
- Strong organisational aptitude for multi‑stakeholder projects, budgets and simultaneous deadlines.
- Ability to synthesise technical jewellery knowledge into engaging content for specialist and general audiences.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken French; high proficiency in English preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience in editorial/project roles within luxury, arts, publishing or museum environments, with demonstrable responsibility for end‑to‑end content production and programme delivery.
Education
Degree in communications, journalism, art history, cultural studies or a related field; equivalent professional experience in editorial or cultural programming will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison emphasises craftsmanship, artistic excellence and intellectual curiosity, fostering a workplace where heritage and creativity intersect. L’École des Arts Joailliers embodies the brand’s commitment to education and cultural outreach, offering an international, interdisciplinary environment that values precision, collaboration and respect for savoir‑faire.
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