Senior Jewelry Designer

Polène Paris; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual paid leave

Health insurance (Alan) covered at 60%

50% reimbursement of public transport

Wellness and fitness subscription

Access to childcare networks

Job summary

A luxury jewelry and fashion brand in Paris is seeking a Senior Jewelry Designer to lead the creative development of its jewelry collections. Candidates should have 7 to 10 years of experience in high-end jewelry design, strong technical skills, and proficiency in Adobe Suite. This role involves supervising a team and conducting visual research, while ensuring alignment with the brand's aesthetic and innovation goals. The position is full-time and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in jewelry design, ideally in a luxury creative house.
• Strong interest in innovation and experimentation with materials.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Define concepts and conduct visual research for new jewelry pieces.
• Produce technical sheets for prototype launches.
• Supervise the entire creative process with junior designer support.

Skills

Jewelry design expertise

Creativity

Technical knowledge in jewelry craftsmanship

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Team leadership

Education

Degree in jewelry design or product design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Senior Jewelry Designer – Polène Paris

Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods house distinguished by its dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs inspired directly by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our operations in 2025 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to develop refined expertise across all areas of the organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning supports the elevation of our handbags and jewelry collections, powered by the work of 800 artisans in our Spanish workshops in Ubrique.

A 100% in‑person experience in our newly renovated Paris headquarters on rue du Louvre, in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement.

Job Description

As Senior Jewelry Designer, reporting to the Head of Design and working closely with the Jewelry Collection Manager, you will play a key role in the creative and strategic development of the Maison’s jewelry collections.

Responsibilities

• Define concepts and conduct visual research for the creation of new pieces, as well as for the enhancement or reworking of existing lines, based on the brief provided.
• Research shapes (hand sketches or Illustrator) and create mock‑ups to validate volumes and details.
• Produce technical sheets for prototype launches with our in‑house 3D modeler, and later with partner workshops in Italy.
• Take part in bi‑weekly design meetings with the CEO and the Design and Collection teams to present project progress.
• Supervise the entire creative process (you will be supported by a junior designer under your management).
• Occasional travel to our Italian workshops.

Qualifications

• Degree in jewelry design, product design, or from an art school.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in jewelry design, ideally within a high‑end or luxury creative house.
• Strong technical knowledge in jewelry craftsmanship.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), hand drawing, and the creation of wax or paper mock‑ups.
• Great creativity, a sensibility aligned with Polène’s aesthetic, and a strong interest in innovation, research, and experimentation – particularly in material combinations and new techniques.
• Autonomous, rigorous, and organized, with an ability to adapt and prioritize effectively.17
• Enjoys leading a team and is motivated by fostering a collective creative dynamic.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus 8 additional RTT days.
• Health insurance (Alan) covered at 60%.
• 50% reimbursement of public transport or a sustainable mobility allowance of €40/month.
• Wellness and fitness subscription through ClassPass.
• Access to partner childcare networks: People and Baby, and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Design.
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion.

At Polène, we are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and to ensuring that all candidates are selected and promoted with fairness and integrity.