- Location
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Grand Est France
- Address
- 94 Rue Bolle, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 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 is recruiting a Jewelry Training Specialist for its Aurigane workshop in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role develops and delivers training for new and experienced artisans, including onboarding, technical assessment, coaching on production pieces and polishing instruction.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and support training cohorts for young graduates, apprentices and career changers.
- Integrate new hires and deliver ongoing training.
- Assess technical skill levels at hiring and define individual support needs.
- Formalize and deploy an onboarding program focused on developing craft techniques and meeting the Maison’s technical standards.
- Coach new hires on actual pieces to secure their skills and performance.
- Work with workshop managers and trade experts to identify refresher-training needs and support skill development as employees progress through levels.
- Ensure compliance with technical instructions, adapt learning pathways to individual pace, and support employees as they move to production pieces before manufacturing.
- Train artisans in polishing and support the training cohort alongside the polishing expert.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of significant jewelry experience in a Jeweler OJ4 position.
- Pedagogical ability, rigor and curiosity.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Sensitivity to Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry creations.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of significant jewelry experience in a Jeweler OJ4 position.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est, France.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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