un(e) Gemmologue / Back-office Haute Joaillerie

Jobup; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobup in Geneva seeks a Gemmologist / High Jewellery Back Office to manage high jewellery projects from launch to delivery, interfacing with internal teams, workshops and suppliers. You will select stones, ensure quality and traceability, and coordinate certificates with top gemmological labs.

The role requires a certified gemmology qualification (GIA preferred), proven experience in high jewellery or production environments, and fluency in French with strong English.

Qualifications

• Certified gemmology qualification; GIA Graduate Gemologist preferred
• Proven experience in high jewellery, jewellery, watchmaking or similar production environment
• Fluent French and advanced English (C1) mandatory; IT tools and ERPs proficiency expected

Responsibilities

• Participate in management of high jewellery projects from launch to delivery
• Select and inspect precious stones for quality, compliance and traceability
• Coordinate certificates with gemmological laboratories (GIA, SSEF, Gübelin, GRS)
• Check conformity of pieces after workshop delivery (stones, hallmarks)
• Monitor deadlines with partner workshops and ensure traceability in ERP
• Prepare quotations by pricing stones and manufacturing costs with workshops
• Ensure data reliability for projects, stocks, flows and costs in ERP

Skills

French language

English language

ERP knowledge

Education

GIA Graduate Gemologist or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

On behalf of one of our clients, a recognised player in the world of high jewellery, we are looking for a Gemmologist / High Jewellery Back Office to strengthen their team.

Role:

• Full-time position (100%)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Start date: ideally 1st December 2026 or to be agreed
• Workplace: Geneva

Your role:

Within a small structure of fewer than 10 employees, you will participate in the management and monitoring of the production of high jewellery pieces. You will act as the interface between internal teams, partners, workshops and suppliers to ensure the smooth progress of each stage of their creation, providing your gemmological expertise throughout the project. The main responsibilities related to this position include:

• Participating in the management of high jewellery projects in their entirety, from launch to delivery, coordinating the various stakeholders and ensuring the monitoring of manufacturing stages;
• Selecting and inspecting precious stones, particularly in terms of quality, compliance and traceability;
• Coordinating the follow-up of certificates with gemmological laboratories (GIA, SSEF, Gübelin, GRS…)
• Checking the conformity of pieces upon return from the workshop (stones, hallmarks, etc.) before delivery;
• Monitoring manufacturing deadlines with partner workshops;
• Ensuring the rigorous entry and exit recording of stones in the system to guarantee traceability;
• Preparing the quotation for each project by pricing the stones and manufacturing costs, in liaison with partner workshops;
• Ensuring the reliability and monitoring of data related to projects, stocks, flows and costs in the ERP;
• Participating in other tasks depending on needs and the evolution of the position.

Profile sought:

• You hold a certified qualification in gemmology, ideally a GIA certification (Graduate Gemologist) or equivalent;
• You have proven professional experience, ideally in the world of high jewellery, jewellery, watchmaking or a demanding production environment;
• You are fluent in French and have an excellent level of English (minimum C1);
• You are comfortable with IT tools and ERPs.

Additionally, you

• Demonstrate good team spirit;
• Are meticulous and pay great attention to detail;
• Show a sense of priorities;
• Have a good aesthetic sense;
• A creative mind is an asset.

We offer

• A position with responsibilities within a small team;
• A rewarding, varied job in an exceptional environment;
• Excellent working conditions and attractive social benefits.