- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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 seeking a Materials Innovation Assistant Intern for a six-month, full-time internship starting in March 2027. The intern will assess enamel compositions and preparation methods, develop an experimental plan to evaluate material properties, analyze results, write reports and meet with project partners.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct a preliminary analysis of compositions and preparation processes already identified by the project team for a Maison R&D project developing lead-free enamels with controlled optical properties for use in selected products.
- Set up an experimental plan to study how enamel composition and preparation conditions affect physicochemical, thermomechanical and optical properties.
- Critically analyze test results and write reports.
- Participate in occasional meetings with project partners.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at an engineering school or pursuing a Master’s degree (M2) with a focus on ceramic materials.
- Enthusiastic and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Service-oriented and committed to assigned responsibilities.
- Rigorous, with good prioritization skills.
- Genuine interest in the luxury and jewelry sectors.
Skills
Education
Currently studying at an engineering school or pursuing a Master’s degree (M2) with a focus on ceramic materials.
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Benefits
Training on the history and values of the Maison at L’École des Arts Joailliers.
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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