Archives and Documentation Project Manager

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Cartier (Paris) seeks an Archives and Documentation Project Manager to lead archival dissemination and digitization projects.

Overview

Cartier is a leading maison of high jewellery and watchmaking within the Richemont group, renowned for its craftsmanship, heritage and cultural stewardship. As an employer, Cartier combines artisanal excellence with international operations, supporting multidisciplinary teams responsible for preserving and promoting the brand's archives and legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver projects to disseminate, digitize and catalogue the maison's archives and documentation for internal and external use.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets and quality criteria; coordinate internal stakeholders (heritage, communications, legal, product, retail) and external vendors or partner institutions.
  • Design and supervise digitization workflows and quality-control procedures for images, documents and audiovisual material.
  • Develop and enforce metadata standards, archival description and access policies to ensure discoverability and compliance with archival best practice.
  • Prepare content and documentation packages for exhibitions, publications, digital platforms and press requests; liaise with curators and communications teams.
  • Monitor project KPIs, produce progress reports and maintain an organised archive of project records and deliverables.
  • Provide guidance and training to colleagues on archive access, document handling and the use of documentation systems.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (or equivalent) in archives and records management, library science, art history, heritage/curatorial studies or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of archival description principles and metadata standards.
  • Proven ability to manage cross‑functional projects with multiple external suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Archival standards and description: ISAD(G), EAD, Dublin Core (inferred relevant standards) Digitization workflows and quality-control methodologies Metadata creation, cataloguing and record management Project planning and scheduling (Gantt, MS Project or equivalent) Vendor and stakeholder management Heritage conservation principles and document handling

Experience

Approximately 3–5 years of professional experience managing archival, documentation or heritage projects within a cultural institution, museum, luxury maison or similar environment; demonstrated experience in digitization and dissemination initiatives.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in archives/records management, library science, art history, heritage management or a related field.

Culture

Cartier fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, cultural stewardship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Teams operate with high standards of precision and discretion, balancing heritage preservation with contemporary creative and communication needs on an international stage.