Product Manager Intern — Watches & High Jewellery
Van Cleef & Arpels — Product Manager Intern, Watches & High Jewellery in Paris. Internship supporting product development and launches.
Overview
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.
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.