Van Cleef & Arpels Design Innovation Intern

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Location
GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is a prestigious Parisian maison renowned for high-jewellery, watches and artisanal savoir‑faire. As part of the Richemont group, the house combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, operating ateliers and design studios that fuse design excellence, materials expertise and technical innovation.

Van Cleef & Arpels — Design Innovation Intern in Geneva: support concept development, prototyping and materials research for the maison.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Design Innovation team in concept development from sketch to physical mock‑up.
  • Produce technical sketches, detailed drawings and visual material to communicate design intent.
  • Fabricate prototypes and scale models using model‑making and prototyping techniques; collaborate with ateliers and external suppliers.
  • Conduct material, gemstone and technique research to inform new design proposals and experimental projects.
  • Document development steps, maintain organised sample and prototype archives and prepare presentation materials for internal reviews.
  • Coordinate with production, CAD and quality teams to ensure feasibility and alignment between concept and execution.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a degree programme in jewellery design, product/industrial design, materials science or a related creative discipline.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, sketching ability and prior coursework or projects in jewellery or small‑scale product design.
  • Manual dexterity and demonstrable experience with model‑making, prototyping or workshop practices.
  • Curiosity for materials, gemstones and traditional artisanal techniques, combined with an analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Professional attitude, strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Sketching and technical drawing Model‑making and prototyping Material and gemstone research Design documentation and presentation Cross‑functional collaboration and project coordination Attention to detail and quality control

Experience

Prior internships, academic projects or hands‑on experience in jewellery design, product design or small‑scale prototyping are strongly preferred. Experience working with ateliers or in a workshop environment is an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in or recent graduate of a recognised programme in jewellery design, product/industrial design, materials science, fine arts or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

Culture

The maison fosters an atelier culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Teams are multidisciplinary and collaborative, blending traditional techniques with contemporary experimentation within the Richemont group’s network of maisons.

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.

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