Jeweler III, New York City

Bench Jeweler

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.

For this role, we are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in all phases of jewelry repair and manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have expertise in laser welding and traditional torch soldering, as well as experience working with a microscope. Familiarity with fabrication and assembly is essential, with basic computer knowledge, including proficiency in the MS suite and effective time management. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to respond swiftly to changing workshop priorities to meet delivery timelines, maintaining strong attention to details within a workshop environment. Strong verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills are crucial, and being a team player capable of adhering to deadlines is essential. The ability to self-evaluate work in compliance with workshop protocols is also required. Experience with laser engraving is a distinct advantage, and fluency in French would be considered a plus.

Our Workshop Team strives to maintain the Maison's heritage of the finest jewelry creations. We ensure the aesthetics, functionality and craftsmanship of each creation meets the standards of the Maison's rich history & tradition. Based in our New York City Workshop, the bench jeweler will be responsible for completing after-sales alterations, adjustments and repairs in accordance with Van Cleef & Arpels quality, technical and aesthetics standards. The jeweler will also manufacture pieces from the Maison's repetitive high jewelry (HJ) collection. The role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Workshop.

In this role, you will:

• Complete after-sales service repairs including component functionality and restoration
• Complete after-sales alterations & adjustments including ring sizing, chain sizing and laser engravings
• Fabricate repetitive HJ pieces using handmade and semi handmade techniques with high accuracy in cast cleaning and assembly
• Perform soldering using traditional torch and laser welding techniques
• Knowledge of complex manufacturing and mechanisms
• Perform work on 18k Gold and Platinum
• Management of precious metal and workshop time management system
• Meet workshop productivity, quality and delivery KPI's
• Maintain equipment assigned to workbench and in shared areas
• Ensure daily compliance with workshop Health & Safety guidelines

By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how as well as trainings about our creations.

The recruitment process:

Please submit an application online. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and prior work experience.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

We Offer:

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Expected Salary Range: $48/hr-$57/hr

This role is bonus eligible.

Salary will reflect demonstrated technical capability and alignment with our VCA Workshop standards during the bench test assessment.