JOUFFRE LTD
Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in Long Island City, New York, Lyon, Rabat and soon in London. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces.
At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation.
This year 2024 will once again mark the history of Jouffre as we seek to develop a new workshop in London, Jouffre Limited. This project represents much more than a simple expansion, it’s for us a real challenge and an opportunity to build something remarkable again.

POSITION INFORMATIONS

Location: London
Starting Date: mAY 2025
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £15-£18 per hour

MAIN MISSION
Carry out, from the beginning to the end, all the stages of fabricating window treatment (drapes, sheers, shades) according to precise and defined conditions

MISSIONS
Creating templates
Cutting fabrics
Cutting and shaping foam for seats and backs
Making the traditional and modern seat stuffing (webbing, springs, horsehair, foam)
Making and covering pillow and cushions
Sewing both by hand and by machine
Upholstering any types of furniture

Qualifications needed:
Mastery of traditional and modern inside upholstery is required
Mastery of cutting, sewing, templating and upholstering is expected
Mastery of leather and wall upholstery is a real plus
Experience: 5 to 10 years (in making new furniture as well as in reupholstery)
Language: English mandatory, French is a plus

The profile sought must master all the techniques of modern and traditional dressmaking:

- Development of decorating techniques;
- Cutting of fabrics / leathers;
- Hand and machine sewing;
- The application of trimmings;
- Finishing;
- The mastery of fabrics.

PROFILE

We are looking for an autonomous and proactive upholsterer, focused on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will have a real capacity to listen, to transmit and to share his/her know-how. Mastery of all modern and traditional garment making techniques is required.

If you wish to join a creative workshop, participate in exceptional projects and contribute to the excellence of a company labeled "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant", do not hesitate to apply!

Qualifications needed:

● Experience: 5 years minimum
● Language: English mandatory, French is a plus

The following skills are a plus:

● Making bed treatments such as bed canopy, bedspreads, bed-skirts, throw
blankets etc.

POSITION INFORMATIONS
Location: London
Starting Date: May 2025
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £15-£17 an hour

Souchet Inspired Woodwork is a company specializing in seat joinery and cabinetmaking that
is committed to the manufacture and creation of remarkable, long-lasting furniture. Les Ateliers Souchet produces
traditional and contemporary made-to-measure pieces for international players in the
decoration and interior architecture sectors, in the luxury hotel and residential sectors as well as
the yachting industry.

MISSIONS
Programming

● Setting up 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling programs in CAM
● Reading of desired G-code
Simulation
● Verification of correct operation before machining

Machining

● Production of machining file for NC operator
● Compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements

Software used

● CAM Mastercam, Madcam, B-Solid
● Knowledge of Rhinoceros CAD would be a plus

You have a Bac + 2 (BTS, DUT, or equivalent) in the wood industry and solid experience
in a similar position.
You'll need to be a good communicator and be able to put forward proposals for the development of the digital park.

Location: 15 rue du Cléra - 52700 Liffol-le-Petit
Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: CDI 35h/S (trial period of 3 months renewable)
Salary: Salary to be determined according to experience and skills
Experience: 3 years minimum
Department: Programming

Company benefits :
➢ Working hours: 7h-12h/13h-17h Tuesday to Friday
➢ Incentive bonus
➢ 60% mutual insurance
➢ Works council (external)

Souchet Inspired Woodwork is a company specializing in seat joinery and cabinetmaking , committed to the manufacture and creation of remarkable, long-lasting furniture. Les Ateliers Souchet produces traditional and contemporary bespoke pieces for international players in interior design and architecture, in the hotel and luxury residential and yachting sectors.

Your main mission will be to apply the necessary finishing touches to the parts manufactured on
in compliance with quality standards.

Main tasks

● Preparation of surfaces before applying finishes.
● Application of varnishes, lacquers, oils and other coatings.
● Quality control of applied finishes.
● Maintenance and cleaning of tools and finishing booths.
● Compliance with safety and chemical handling instructions.

Additional tasks

● Sandblast surfaces prior to finishing.
● Write progress reports for customers and internal team.

Main responsibilities

● Application of varnishes, waxes and oils in compliance with manufacturers' standards
● Matching of finishes submitted by the customer.
● Management of customer masters (master samples).
● Carrying out regular sampling
● Management of resources and stocks of finishing materials.
● Quality control and ensuring compliance with masters.

Tools used

● Spray guns, sandblasting and varnishing booths, specific finishing products.
Communication and interaction
● Discussions with carpenters, quality manager and production manager
Areas for improvement and needs
● Improving the efficiency of application processes and ongoing training on new
finishing technologies.

You have a degree in finishing and at least 2 years' experience in
a similar position. You must be organized, rigorous and versatile. Your motivation will be
essential.

Know-how

● Knowledge of quality, safety and security rules
● Be familiar with the different materials, surface finishes and characteristics of the various finishes.
● Maintain and monitor equipment related to your position.
● Know how to organize and anticipate the workload
● Be accountable
● Computer skills: Pack Office

Location: 15 rue du Cléra - 52700 Liffol-le-Petit
Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: CDI 35h/S (2-month renewable trial period)
Department: Finishing
Salary: Salary to be determined according to experience and skills
Experience: 2 years minimum

Company benefits Souchet :

➢ Hours Tuesday to Friday: 7am-12pm/13pm-5pm
➢ 3-day weekend!
➢ Externalized CE
➢ 60% mutual insurance cover
➢ Incentive bonus

L'ENTREPRISE SOUCHET :
Souchet Inspired Woodwork is a company specializing in seat joinery and cabinetmaking that
is committed to the manufacture and creation of remarkable, long-lasting furniture. Ateliers Souchet
creates traditional and contemporary custom-made pieces for international players
in interior design and architecture, in the luxury hotel and residential sectors
as well as the yachting industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS
Business development and follow-up of key accounts
● Follow our customers to offer them our services right from the inception of projects
● Analyze and understand customer needs and expectations and translate them (specifications,
specifications)
● Present a coherent offer in line with customer and/or site expectations, ensuring
profitability requirements and with a view to maintaining cash flow
● Obtain customer agreement and develop the company's sales
● Ensure clear and complete transmission, for each deal, of customer,
site and deal data to the parties concerned
● Establish a target budget for the deal and ensure its appropriation by all entities of
the company
● Ensure at all key stages of the project the satisfaction of the customer and intermediaries
● Produce reports and economic assessments of projects
● Participate in weekly sales team meetings
Customer support
● Support and update our customer database
● Ensure regular contact with our customers and produce reports on visits
● Analyze documents sent by the customer
● Draft a budget taking into account all the resources required to manage the project from costing to installation
● Validate specifications and monitor your business
● Identify any critical points on projects, in relation with technicians, any critical points having a
significant influence on designs or installations
● Monitor payments and reminders
Continuous improvement missions
● Propose development projects to improve the company's
product or service offering
● Monitor the updating of costing databases and objectify them where necessary. All
other contributions may appear in the position depending on the deliverables cited.

INFORMATIONS
Location: 15 rue du Cléra - 52700 Liffol-le-Petit
Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: CDI 35h/S (trial period of 4 months renewable)
Salary: Salary to be established according to experience and skills
Experience: 2 years minimum
Department: Sales

COMPANY BENEFITS
➢ Working hours: 7h-12h/13h-17h Tuesday to Friday
➢ Profit-sharing bonus
➢ Participation in 60% of mutual insurance
➢ Works committee (Externalized)

● Be able to address all types of customers, interior designers as well as private individuals, in writing as well as
orally, in person or by telephone
● Ensure that a climate of trust is maintained in communications
● Ensure that information is passed on correctly between collaborators/customers
● Have a spirit of commitment, analysis and judgment
● Know how to lead, collectively coach, motivate, encourage initiatives
● Work effectively in a team
● Be open-minded, tolerance, empathy
● Possess a certain leadership
● Be dynamic on a daily basis
● Be rigorous, curious and attentive

● A good knowledge of the arts and crafts market (cabinetmaking in particular is a
plus)
● A very good command of English and IT tools (google suite, ERP)
● Have good experience in project management
● Have good management of resources, budgets and projects
● Be highly organized and know how to prioritize tasks
● Know how to prospect and negotiate

As the Operations Director of our New York Workshop and a member of our board named the Squad Cabinet, you will oversee all operations at Jouffre USA. Your mission is to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational management while serving as an ambassador of our Liberated (F-Form) Company approach. This innovative structure emphasizes roles and responsibilities over hierarchy, empowering employees to collaborate, take initiative, and grow professionally.

You will ensure the seamless operation of the workshop, fostering trust, innovation, and collaboration among a skilled team of artisans and managers. Upholding Jouffre’s values — creativity, perseverance, transmission, and rigor — you will promote excellence, encourage decision-making, and support the well-being and development of your teams. These efforts are essential to achieving both human and economic performance objectives and ensuring customer satisfaction through world-class craftsmanship!

RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS

As a Manager, you must trust your teams and give meaning to their daily missions. You must succeed in immersing yourself in the company's liberation project, which must be at the heart of your concerns. The team you manage is composed of the Workshop Managers: the Upholstery Manager, the Drapery Manager, the Installation Manager, the Wall Upholstery Manager, the Logistics Manager, the Woodshop Manager, the Upholstery Coordinator and the Production Coordinator.

You’re here to convey positive energy by setting ambitious, motivating and achievable goals that are consistent with the company's vision. Lead, listen, challenge, and grow your teams with kindness by adopting a true leadership posture.

Be an actor and driving force in the personal development of your teams, their well-being and their safety in a serene and pleasant atmosphere, conducive to achieving the objectives they will set for themselves in the service of your strategy, itself aligned with the company's vision.

First of all (80%):

Team Leadership and Development
- Empower managers and team members to take ownership of their roles while fostering autonomy and accountability.
- Build a climate of trust, communication, and collaboration across all teams.
- Support the professional growth of managers and employees through training, skill development, and regular feedback.
- Conduct key performance reviews, including Monthly Decision and Development Interviews (IIDD), mid-year and annual reviews.
- Act as a role model for the company’s values and leadership principles.

Operational Excellence
- Lead the planning, organization, and supervision of production activities, ensuring on-time delivery and - adherence to quality standards.
- Oversee the management of the macro plannings and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, implementing innovative solutions to enhance processes.
- Develop and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) to track productivity, quality, and profitability.
- Optimize workflows and processes to maintain the company’s profitability goals (10–15% net profit annually).

Strategic and Financial Management
- Collaborate with other leadership team members to define and execute the company’s medium- and long-term strategic objectives.
- Manage departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals and efficient resource allocation.
- Evaluate and recommend production-related investments to improve operations and enhance capabilities.
- Actively contribute to company-wide decision-making and arbitrations, focusing on driving revenue growth, profitability, and employee well-being.

Active Contribution to Squad Cabinet
- Ensure the sharing of production performance through the creation of dashboards.
- Provide suggestions to improve the overall performance of the company.
- Cooperate with other members of the Squad Cabinet and take decisions to grow Jouffre NY’s revenue and profitability, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote employee well-being.

In addition (20%):

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Lead and inspire continuous improvement initiatives with managers to enhance operational performance (experience with Lean Manufacturing is a big plus).
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques, integrating relevant innovations into the workshop’s operations.

Collaboration and Partnerships
- Work closely with Jouffre’s global entities (Lyon, Rabat, London, Souchet Woodwork) to strengthen operational synergies.
- Develop relationships with external institutions, associations, and collectives, including industry organizations like the Sustainable Furnishing Council.
- Act as an ambassador for Jouffre, representing the company at events, schools, and training centers to strengthen its employer brand.

Safety and CSR
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations in workshops, logistics areas, and production zones.
- Work with the Safety Committee to maintain a secure and healthy work environment.
- Participate in the company’s U.S. CSR initiatives.

We are an artisanal SME, your responsibilities, role and missions are intended to evolve based on the needs of the company, your aspirations, your growth, your proactivity, and the opportunities you may identify!

You are a positive, dynamic, and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in operational management, including a minimum of 5 years in a similar role with responsibilities in team and production management. Skilled at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, you inspire trust, foster collaboration, and drive innovation to achieve exceptional results.

With strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset, you motivate teams to take initiative, embrace challenges, and strive for excellence. You value transparency and cultivate a climate of trust and effective communication. Confident and composed, you adeptly manage complex situations and ensure seamless information flow.

Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish, you excel in using ERP systems and Google Workspace. With a passion for the arts, craftsmanship, and luxury sectors, you bring experience in high-end industries, creating dashboards, managing budgets, and driving operational efficiency.

As Operations Director, you will embody Jouffre’s values while fostering collaboration, achieving both human and economic objectives, and ensuring world-class craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years at a similar level of responsibility.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in team and production management.
- Experience in luxury or high-end industries is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in English, with proficiency in Spanish; French is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills with a natural authority and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to manage both strategic and operational processes effectively.
- Highly organized and capable of prioritizing effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo a huge plus) and Google Workspace.
- Skilled in creating and managing dashboards and performance indicators.
- Expertise in negotiation, decision-making, and implementing improvements.
- Deep affinity for craftsmanship, the arts, and the luxury industry.
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage budgets effectively.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Location: Long Island City, NY
Starting Date: March 24, 2025
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Exempt
Manager: General Manager
Salary: Between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, depending on the profile
Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, transit check, 4 weeks vacation, 2 personal days, annual profit sharing

A Resume and a Cover Letter are required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project management

- Define and monitor objectives, deadlines and resources for each project
- Coordinate teams
- Anticipate unforeseen events
- Set up performance indicators
- Manage raw materials and equipment inventories

Team management

- Supervise, motivate and support teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient task allocation and positive work dynamics.
- Identify staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process, and ensure the integration of new employees.
- Set up training programs for craftsmen, ensuring that everyone's skills are enhanced.
- Regularly assess individual performance by setting clear objectives
- Identify and resolve potential conflicts within teams
- Ensure transparent and regular communication between management and teams
- Ensure safety, working conditions and cleanliness in the workshop

Communication

- Ability to express oneself individually and collectively
- Ability to address all types of customers/partners, both orally and in writing
- Maintain a climate of trust in communications
- Ensure the proper transmission of information between employees
- Give meaning/context before any evolution or change

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PREREQUISITES

Be an upholsterer by trade with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
Particular interest in upholstery.
Experience in the high-end sector.
Good command of IT tools.
Experience in project management, production and team management is an asset.
Compagnon du devoir is a plus.


INFORMATIONS
Job location: Rabat
Starting date: October 2024
Manager: FELLOUH Bilal (COO)
Salary: 12,000 dh net per month

The profile sought must master all the techniques of modern and traditional dressmaking:

- Development of decorating techniques;
- Cutting of fabrics / leathers;
- Hand and machine sewing;
- The application of trimmings;
- Finishing;
- The mastery of fabrics;

PROFILE

We are looking for an autonomous and proactive upholsterer, focused on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will have a real capacity to listen, to transmit and to share his/her know-how. Mastery of all modern and traditional garment making techniques is required.

If you wish to join a creative workshop, participate in exceptional projects and contribute to the excellence of a company labeled "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant", do not hesitate to apply!

Location of the position: Lyon, Villeurbanne
Starting date: ASAP
Number of positions to be filled: 1
Experience: 10 years minimum
Type of contract: Full Time Contract
Salary: Between 2400€ and 3400€ brut / month (based on experience)

In our Lyon workshops, you will join a team of qualified craftsmen. Your mission will consist of :

- Carrying out the upholstery (horsehair / foam)
- Making templates
- Cutting fabrics / leathers
- Carry out the hand / machine sewing
- Make the pocketed / stretched cover
- Putting on the finishing elements
- Carry out possible travels on site for installation (France / International)

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous and proactive senior upholsterer with solid technical skills in upholstery.

You are a dynamic and curious person with good interpersonal skills! Indeed, teamwork is a very strong and important concept within Jouffre.

Furthermore, you have a real capacity to transmit and share your know-how and have a sense of responsibility. Your rigor and your attention to detail are among your main qualities!

Prerequisites:
- Mastery of all traditional, semi-traditional and contemporary (modern) tapestry techniques is required
- Mastery of cutting, sewing, upholstery and covering is expected
- Have a good command and knowledge of fabrics
- The practice of English is a plus

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Starting date: ASAP
Type of contract: CDI
Experience: 10 years minimum
Salary: Between 2400€ and 3400€ brut per month (Based on experience)