- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 19, 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.
The Product Development Project Assistant supports Van Cleef & Arpels project managers developing new jewelry products and coordinating special orders, collaborating with internal teams and partner workshops and contributing to continuous improvement. This full-time internship lasts six months and begins in January 2027; onboarding includes training in the Maison’s history and values at L’École des Arts Joailliers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support project managers developing new jewelry products, from defining requirements through project closure, ensuring launch objectives for quality, cost and timing are met.
- Support project managers responsible for special orders with operational coordination from marketing requirements through shipment of the pieces.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Métiers, Supply and Purchasing, and with internal and external partner workshops.
- Contribute to cross-functional continuous-improvement projects for the department as needed.
Qualifications
- Currently a student.
- Enjoys taking on challenges.
- Curious and able to teach or explain effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Service-oriented and committed to assigned responsibilities.
- Rigorous, with good prioritization skills.
- Genuine interest in métiers d’art and jewelry.
Skills
Education
Currently enrolled as a student.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, 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.
About Cerulean
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