Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Craftsperson
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 15, 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 Jewelry Craftsperson, Biarritz. Full-time fine jewelry manufacturing role in luxury heritage maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Fabricate high jewelry pieces in the workshop while adhering to the Maison's standards for manufacturing timelines and quality
- Contribute innovative proposals on technical product design elements such as clasps, stone settings, and complex mechanisms
- Participate in internal continuous improvement projects and ensure implementation of safety and security protocols
Qualifications
- Proven experience in high jewelry or fine jewelry workshop environments
- Demonstrated mastery of technical jewelry fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry creations and design philosophy
- Ability to work on diverse and technically complex pieces
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience in high jewelry or fine jewelry workshop environments, with a track record of producing pieces to luxury standards. Candidates should demonstrate continuous learning mindset and proactive engagement with technical challenges.
Education
Formal training or apprenticeship in high jewelry or fine jewelry craftsmanship preferred; equivalent hands-on workshop experience acceptable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
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.
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