Van Cleef & Arpels Product Manager Intern — Watches & High Jewellery

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is a heritage French maison renowned for exceptional jewellery and watchmaking craftsmanship. As part of the Richemont group, the house blends artisanal métiers, creativity and savoir-faire with international distribution and a dedication to product excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the product management team in the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of watch and high-jewellery collections.
• Draft and maintain product specifications, technical sheets and bill-of-materials in coordination with design and workshops.
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal launches, sample follow-up and quality control with suppliers and internal ateliers.
• Perform market and competitive analysis to inform assortment, positioning and pricing recommendations.
• Prepare internal communication materials — launch packs, training decks and merchandising guidelines — for retail and wholesale teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (design, sourcing, production, marketing, sales) to ensure calendar and KPI alignment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Marketing, Luxury Management, Industrial Engineering, Gemmology or Watchmaking.
• Strong interest in luxury watchmaking and haute joaillerie with an eye for detail and product quality.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks within tight launch calendars.
• Analytical aptitude with comfort handling numerical data and basic costing exercises.
• Professional communication skills and ease working with creative and technical teams.

Skills

Experience

No prior professional experience required; previous internships or academic projects in luxury goods, watchmaking, jewellery or product development are advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Marketing, Luxury Management, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Gemmology or Watchmaking.

Workplace

Culture

The maison places a premium on artisanal excellence, refined creativity and rigorous attention to detail. Teams operate in a collaborative environment that values heritage, technical mastery and an international outlook consistent with Richemont’s luxury portfolio.

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