Van Cleef & Arpels Savoir‑Faire & Education Assistant (Work‑Study)
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Work‑Study Savoir‑Faire & Education Assistant to support craft projects, workshops and educational programmes.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison celebrated for high jewellery, watchmaking and artisanal craftsmanship; it forms part of the Richemont group. The house places strong emphasis on heritage, meticulous savoir‑faire and creative excellence, offering a workplace where collaboration between ateliers, designers and cultural teams underpins product and educational initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and implementation of internal projects related to savoir‑faire, ateliers and education programmes (workshops, demonstrations, training sessions).
- Assist in the planning and logistics of educational events: scheduling, venue preparation, materials and liaison with artisans and external partners.
- Document artisanal techniques and project outcomes through written reports, photographic records and basic audiovisual capture for internal archives and learning materials.
- Maintain and update project trackers, participant lists, budgets and inventories; produce concise status reports for project managers.
- Contribute to the development of educational content and workshop materials under the guidance of senior curators and craft specialists.
- Facilitate communication between ateliers, internal teams (HR, PR, retail) and external cultural partners to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Provide on‑site support during workshops and demonstrations, including participant welcome, health & safety compliance and post‑event feedback collection.
- Assist with simple procurement tasks for consumables and liaise with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in cultural management, heritage studies, arts, design, luxury management or a related discipline (required for alternance).
- Strong organisational aptitude with demonstrable ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to produce clear reports and summaries.
- Attention to detail and respect for artisan processes and confidentiality of proprietary techniques.
- Flexible, proactive demeanour with an eagerness to learn in a craft‑focused environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or coursework experience in project support, cultural programmes, events or museum/atelier environments is highly desirable; demonstrable interest in traditional craft techniques and heritage projects preferred.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant tertiary programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) compatible with an alternance/work‑study arrangement.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.360 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 132 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.778 open roles, including 149 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.346 open roles — 189 of them newly added.
Culture
The maison fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, where artisanal expertise is actively preserved and transmitted. Teams work closely with ateliers and cultural partners, valuing mentorship, meticulous standards and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
About Cerulean
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