Van Cleef & Arpels Foundry Intern

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is an acclaimed maison of haute joaillerie renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship, poetic designs and exacting standards. The brand operates within the Richemont group and combines historic savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity across jewellery, watchmaking and high‑end services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist master casters and bench technicians in all stages of high‑jewellery casting, from preparation of wax patterns to mold investment and casting operations.
• Prepare and finish castings: remove investment, cut sprues, clean, file, solder and perform preliminary polishing under supervision to meet haute joaillerie tolerances.
• Support alloy melting, metal pouring and post‑cast heat treatments while strictly following metallurgical and safety procedures.
• Perform quality checks and dimensional control using micrometers, calipers and visual inspection to detect porosity, inclusions or surface defects.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, organise materials and tools, and assist with routine maintenance of furnaces, kilns and centrifugal/vacuum casting equipment.
• Document production steps, non‑conformities and assist in the preparation of technical samples for review by senior artisans and production managers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a vocational or post‑secondary programme related to jewellery making, metallurgy, materials science or metalwork (e.g., CAP/BEP, BTS, DN MADE, technical diploma).
• Demonstrable manual dexterity and fine motor control suitable for bench work and micro‑manipulation.
• Basic understanding of metalworking and alloy behaviour, with familiarity with casting terminology and processes.
• Strong attention to detail, visual acuity and a commitment to maintain the high quality standards of haute joaillerie.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, adhere to safety protocols and work collaboratively in a small workshop environment.

Skills

Experience

Previous hands‑on experience in a jewellery atelier, metalworking shop or vocational training environment is advantageous but not mandatory; the role is structured for learning under the supervision of experienced casters.

Education

Pursuing or recently completed vocational or post‑secondary training in jewellery making, metallurgy, materials engineering or a related technical/artisan discipline (CAP/BEP, BTS, DN MADE or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

The maison values traditional savoir‑faire, meticulous craftsmanship and cross‑disciplinary collaboration between design and production. The workshop environment emphasizes mentorship from skilled artisans and a measured pace that prioritises quality, discretion and continual skill development.

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