Van Cleef & Arpels L'Ecole Education Manager

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Van Cleef & Arpels — L'Ecole Education Manager in Tokyo: lead L'École's educational programmes, workshops and public engagement for the Maison.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute-joaillerie Maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and high jewellery savoir-faire. The Maison operates globally through boutiques, cultural initiatives and L'École — its educational platform — and is part of the Richemont group, combining luxury retail excellence with cultural programming and institutional partnerships.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and oversee L'École's educational programmes, workshops and public events tailored to luxury jewellery, craftsmanship and artisanal techniques.
  • Develop curricula and learning materials for diverse audiences including the public, collectors, trade professionals and internal teams.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of exhibitions, masterclasses and lectures in coordination with curators, artisans and external partners.
  • Train and coach facilitators, boutique staff and ambassadors to ensure consistent educational messaging and elevated client experiences.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with cultural institutions, schools, universities and industry experts to expand programme reach.
  • Plan and manage programme budgets, schedules and vendor relations; ensure timely reporting on KPIs and participant feedback.
  • Lead on audience development and engagement strategies, including reservation systems, attendance tracking and post-event evaluation.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to design and deliver public-facing educational or cultural programmes, preferably within luxury, museum or arts education contexts.
  • Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills with experience addressing specialist and general audiences.
  • Excellent organisational capabilities and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and events.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a professional demeanour appropriate to luxury-brand environments.
  • Experience in recruiting, training and supervising educators, guides or workshop leaders.

Skills

Educational programme design Workshop facilitation Event and project management Stakeholder engagement and partnership development Budget management and reporting Public speaking and presentation Audience development and evaluation

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in education, museum or cultural programming, or equivalent roles within luxury brands or arts institutions; demonstrable success running public programmes and events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Cultural Management or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Cerulean lists 184 open roles in Tokyo, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tokyo area accounts for 194 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Japan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 237 open positions, with 3 posted this week.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels blends haute-joaillerie craftsmanship with cultural stewardship; the workplace values creativity, attention to detail and storytelling. Teams operate across boutiques, ateliers and cultural platforms, delivering refined experiences for global, discerning audiences.

About Cerulean

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