Van Cleef & Arpels Exhibitions Assistant (Intern)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is an illustrious Parisian haute-joaillerie maison known for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design and a rich archival heritage. The house maintains a strong commitment to education and public outreach through its cultural and curatorial initiatives, including the École des Arts Joailliers, which develops programmes that combine technical know‑how and art-historical scholarship.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Internship for an Exhibitions Assistant at the École des Arts Joailliers supporting curatorial and installation activities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the curatorial and exhibitions team in the planning, installation and deinstallation of temporary and permanent displays at the École des Arts Joailliers.
- Prepare condition reports, handle object packing and unpacking, and assist with crating and unpacking procedures according to conservation protocols.
- Coordinate logistics for loans and incoming/outgoing shipments, including liaising with transport companies, registrars and external suppliers.
- Draft and edit labels, didactic texts and catalogue entries; assist with photographic and documentation workflows for the collection.
- Maintain accurate inventories and digital records of objects and exhibition assets; assist with database entry and file management.
- Support public programmes and visits by preparing materials, setting up displays and assisting with guided activities when required.
- Perform administrative tasks for the exhibitions team, including scheduling, supplier quotations and vendor coordination.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a degree in art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, jewellery arts or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrable interest in high jewellery, material culture and the history of decorative arts.
- Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to condition reporting and object documentation.
- Ability to handle fragile and valuable objects with care and to follow conservation and safety procedures.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills; capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
Internship or volunteer experience in museums, galleries, cultural institutions or exhibition projects is preferred; practical exposure to object handling, packing/crating and exhibition installation is an advantage.
Education
Enrolment in or recent completion of a higher-education programme in art history, museum studies, curating, jewellery arts or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison combines atelier-level savoir-faire with a scholarly approach to jewellery as cultural heritage. The working environment values meticulous craftsmanship, interdisciplinary collaboration and a pedagogical spirit founded in the École des Arts Joailliers’ programmes.
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