Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Prototypist CAD Design
- Location
- LyonRhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 4, 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 seeks Jewelry Prototypist CAD Designer in Lyon, France. CAD, prototyping & jewelry craftsmanship expertise required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute technical solutions and design proposals for the development of new jewelry systems
- Participate in conception workshops and feasibility analysis of selected solutions
- Model and construct CAD systems in support of the CAD/CAM Innovation Manager
- Refine and finalize jewelry systems under the mentorship of the Technical Jewelry Expert
- Prepare CAD files and oversee 3D wax printing for prototype production
- Perform lost-wax casting operations including gating, plaster investment, and micro-casting on MC100V equipment
- Execute prototype finishing, adjustment, and component refinement from castings or machined parts
- Employ traditional jewelry-making techniques for component fabrication using wires, sheets, and wax
- Ensure component functionality and proper assembly through precise adjustment
- Manage precious metals tracking including weighing, documentation, and inventory support
- Participate in regular inventory audits and precious metals management
Qualifications
- Training or qualification in jewelry design and/or CAD
- Proficiency with Solidworks and/or Rhino software
- Strong knowledge of lost-wax casting techniques
- Demonstrated mastery of traditional jewelry-making craftsmanship
- Team-oriented mindset with genuine intellectual curiosity
- Ability to propose innovative solutions while considering production impact
- Methodical and rigorous approach to technical work
- Strong collaborative and communication skills
Skills
Experience
Experience in jewelry design, prototyping, or manufacturing is expected. Familiarity with innovation-driven jewelry development and cross-functional collaboration within creative teams is advantageous.
Education
Formal training in jewelry design and/or CAD software is required. A diploma or certification in jewelry craftsmanship, goldsmithing, or related artisanal disciplines is strongly preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, 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.
About Cerulean
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