Join the JOUFFRE adventure

1. Liaise with the artisan team:
- Facilitate clear communication between artisans, HR, and management, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately
- Maintain a regular on-the-floor presence and build close, trust-based relationships with tradespeople through daily interactions
- Answer questions and provide guidance on schedules, absences, and leave requests
- Clarify payroll-related topics (payslips, overtime, discrepancies) in coordination with the HR Manager
- Assist with administrative needs (forms, documents, personal information updates)
- Support and follow up on employee benefits (transit cards, healthcare, etc.)

2. Recruitment
Support recruitment processes, including:
Intern recruitment, VIE recruitment, Local hiring for staff and workshop roles

3. Employee Onboarding & HR Administration
- Coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires.
- Create and set up accounts in ADP, Google Workspace, and internal systems.
- Prepare and organize the first weeks of onboarding schedules.
- Manage onboarding equipment and starter kits.
- Manage a dedicated time slot / HR Office hours during which employees can ask questions and discuss any concerns.
- Support communication with workshop teams; Spanish fluency is essential.

4. Office & Vendor Management
- Manage daily mail operations,
- Process expense reports and prepare reimbursement checks for contractors/suppliers.
- Coordinate the travel arrangements for employees to visit client sites (flights, car rental, accommodation).
- Coordinate IT and telephone system needs in liaison with external providers.
- Handle office purchasing and supplier relationships, including:
Office supplies, equipment, hardware, Kitchen supplies, Office printer maintenance, Benefits follow-up : transit cards, phones, meals vouchers, First-Aid cabinet inventory and refills

5. Trainings, Event Planning & Employee Engagement
- Organize and coordinate internal and external trainings
- Organize and coordinate internal events, including meetings, holiday celebrations, seminar and internal gatherings

6. Workshop Safety & Compliance
- Conduct monthly workshop safety checks and document findings.
- Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely completion.
- Organize safety inspections and track compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

- 2-3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or administrative support.
- Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with artisans and office teams.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working 100% on-site; hands-on and proactive mindset.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and HRIS tools (ADP experience a plus).

We are looking for a hands-on, organized, and people-oriented HR professional who is eager to learn and grow. With 1–2 years of experience in HR or people operations, you are comfortable managing a variety of tasks, from onboarding and office coordination to event planning and workshop support. You communicate clearly, build trust easily, and enjoy being present on the workshop floor as much as in the office.
Because you will work closely with our artisans and office staff, fluency in both Spanish and English is essential, and being fully on-site is key to your success in this role.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Location: Long Island City, NY
Starting Date: ASAP
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: 60-65K$ (annually)
Manager: HR Manager

Core responsibilities:
- Build wooden frames for sofas, chairs, headboards
- Read technical drawings and templates
- Cut, shape, and assemble timber using machines and hand tools
- Ensure structural strength and quality standards
- Collaborate with upholsterers and production team

Other responsibilities :
- Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of various joinery techniques
- Apply wood veneers
- Work with solid wood and plywood
- Operate both hand tools and power tools
- Use modern woodworking machinery

Jouffre is seeking an experienced upholstery frame carpenter for our New York workshop, with strong expertise in woodworking and cabinetmaking, and proven experience in building frames intended for upholstery. This role may be offered as either a full-time position or a contract engagement, based on the candidate’s experience and alignment with our needs.
We are looking for a self-sufficient, proactive individual with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is a team player with a genuine ability to teach, share knowledge, and mentor others.
As part of a fast-growing and evolving company, you must be able to work within defined timelines and schedules—sometimes under tight deadlines—while consistently maintaining a high level of quality.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of this new workshop, please send your resume, cover letter, along with a portfolio or photos and references to reid@jouffre.com


REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of all woodworking techniques
- Expertise in working with solid wood
- Ability to produce complex shapes
- Knowledge of wood species, their properties, and applications
- Fluency in English (required); Spanish is a plus

POSITION DETAILS
Location: Long Island City, New York
Start Date: As soon as possible
Number of Openings: 1
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Employment Type: This role is a temporary position 3–6 months. Depending on the workload, in a few months we might be able to consider a permanent position.
Hourly Rate: $30 - $37/hr (depending on experience)
Requirements: Please provide a resume and a portfolio of previous work

1. Design Development
Assist in translating client concepts, sketches, and references into design proposals
Support the preparation of DFA (Design for Approval) packages
Contribute to design iterations and updates (redlines, revisions)
Participate in material and design research

2. Technical Documentation
Produce 2D drawings and support 3D modeling (Rhino) under supervision
Assist in preparing shop drawings and technical packages (DFC)
Ensure accuracy and clarity of documents with guidance from senior designers
Maintain organized files and drawing databases

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Designers and Project Managers on ongoing projects
Support coordination with workshop teams to clarify basic technical points
Assist in sourcing materials, fabrics, and components

4. Prototyping, Samples
Participate in the development of mock-ups and samples
Support testing and refinement of designs (comfort, proportions, finishes)
Integrate feedback into updated drawings

5. Quality & Design Integrity
Help ensure consistency between design intent and execution
Review drawings and dimensions with guidance
Support quality checks on simple elements

6. Drapery & Window Treatment
Assist in developing technical drawings for curtains and window treatments
Support documentation for fabrication instructions
Learn detailing and construction methods

7. Learning & Team Contribution
Learn Jouffre’s design standards and processes
Contribute to team organization and documentation
Stay curious about materials, techniques, and craftsmanship

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Designer eager to develop both creative and technical skills in a high-end, custom environment.

Experience & Background
- 2–3 years of experience (internships or first role) in furniture, interior, or product design
- Degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field
- Interest in craftsmanship, materials, and fabrication

Technical Skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Rhino
- Ability to produce clear drawings (training provided)
- Interest in upholstery and/or drapery techniques

Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
- Good organization skills
- Team player with clear communication
- Curiosity and problem-solving mindset

INFORMATION
Location: New York (Long Island City)
Start date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
Status: Exempt
Department: Design
Salary: $60K - $70K gross / year

Responsibilities & Duties :

1/ Leadership & Team Management
- Promote matrix and project-based working methods to ensure consistency and operational flow
- Ensure proper information flow and reporting between trade and purchasing coordinators (processes, reporting) and the design office
- Coordinate effectively across production, procurement, logistics, and the design office — particularly through the Odoo ERP system and project review meetings
- Identify areas of uncertainty or risk (technical, scheduling, budget) and drive necessary decisions: continuous improvement, process optimization
- Lead the coordinators team: 3 to 6 people
- Conduct individual team reviews in line with Jouffre's management framework (1-on-1s, annual performance reviews, mid-year check-ins)
- Provide monthly reporting to the Business Manager covering team performance, activity, processes, and forward outlook

2/ Project Coordination
- Structure projects from intake by assembling the right team, defining roles, and setting clear foundations for execution
- Lead the development and consolidation of project costing, coordinating internal inputs across all internal teams and external vendor quotations to ensure accuracy and alignment before submission
- Build and manage project timelines, ensuring coordination across design, procurement, and production, and supporting the Project Manager in maintaining deadlines
- Prepare and oversee key project documentation (spec sheets, approvals, administrative documents), ensuring smooth validation and readiness for execution
- Anticipate, coordinate, and track all materials, components, and orders to ensure full readiness for production and alignment with the project schedule
- Ensure effective project setup and launch in the ERP Odoo, and align all stakeholders (design, production, procurement, logistics) throughout the lifecycle
- Coordinate production readiness and short-term planning (weekly outlook), ensuring seamless transition into manufacturing
- Oversee vendor and subcontractor engagement, including order placement and relationship management
- Coordinate installation logistics end-to-end (transport, teams, accommodations) to ensure smooth on-site execution
- Drive continuous improvement across coordination methods, tools, and supplier collaboration

1/ Technical Competencies:
- Proven project management skills
- Proven management skills
- Experienced in building and managing dashboards and KPIs
- Proficient in ERP / CRM / Google Workspace
- Ability to negotiate, arbitrate, and close
- Cross-functional and hierarchical management
- People management and strategic thinking
- Strong affinity for artisanal crafts, decorative arts, and luxury

2/ Soft Skills:
- Excellent communicator (clarity, responsiveness, anticipation)
- Dynamic, proactive, and optimistic
- Able to unite and rally a team
- Strong sense of commitment, analytical thinking, and sound judgment
- Skilled at energizing, motivating, and encouraging initiative
- High standards — compassionate with people, rigorous about results
- Open to self-reflection and able to take a step back
- Tolerates and encourages calculated risk-taking and initiative
- Open-minded, empathetic, and inclusive
- Organized, curious, and detail-oriented
- Resilient under pressure

3/ Communication:
- Ensure accurate information sharing across team members
- Foster a climate of trust, honesty, and transparency in all communications
- Comfortable presenting publicly and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- Able to navigate tense or crisis situations alongside the team

RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS

The position of Multiskilled Logistics Agent involves a wide range of tasks, distributed as follows:

Furniture Packaging (30%)

Pack exceptional (often unique) furniture pieces.

Follow the processes defined in the Odoo ERP system (steps, photos, identification).

Alert the logistics coordinator when raw material stock is running low.

Crate items when necessary.

Receiving Goods (20%)

Welcome delivery drivers and unload goods (manual or assisted handling).

Check the general condition of the goods.

Ensure digital tracking in Odoo, perform quantitative checks (physical count, delivery note, Odoo), and validate receipt.

Distribute goods to the designated areas.

Order or Equipment Preparation (20%)

Prepare shipments (picking, packing) and equipment for worksites according to the provided documents or lists.

Alert the logistics coordinator when raw material stock is running low.

End-of-Worksite Returns (10%)

Receive equipment returning from worksites and ensure it is restored and restocked.

Sort, repackage, and store unused consumables.

Check that tools function properly, perform basic maintenance, and store them.

Alert when consumables reach a warning threshold or when tools require maintenance.

Internal Shuttle Between Sites (20%)

Drive a 20m³ truck between the two sites (Villeurbanne and Vaulx-en-Velin) twice a week.

Prepare, load, and unload the truck (manual or assisted handling).

Distribute items to their designated locations at both sites.

Other Daily Tasks

Assist with general handling.

Keep the logistics area organized and respect reception/storage zones.

Sort and dispose of logistics waste in accordance with recycling rules.

Propose improvement ideas.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI) or long fixed-term contract (CDD)

Salary: Minimum wage to €2,000 gross per month depending on profile

Direct manager: Logistics Transformation & Process Manager

Position & Company Context

36.5-hour workweek over 4.5 days (8 hours/day for 4 days, and 4.5 hours on one day — Wednesday or Friday afternoon free, your choice)

Sustainable mobility bonus for daily bicycle use

Swile meal voucher card

Works council benefits (Christmas gift card, vacation vouchers)

Access to numerous projects and training opportunities on a voluntary basis

Employee involvement in improvement projects, with strong attention to everyone’s ideas

SKILLS & QUALITIES
Personal Qualities

Precision and attention to detail

Teamwork: communication, mutual support, co-construction, adherence to instructions

Willingness to learn and broaden knowledge in a multidisciplinary environment

Ability to work independently within a defined framework

Skills

Reliability and professional rigor

Ability to follow manual, tool-assisted, and digital logistics processes

Ability to lift heavy loads

Ideally, first experience in one or more tasks related to the position

Ability to independently follow a task list or set of instructions

Essential Skills

Comfort with common IT tools and willingness to learn Odoo

Category B driver’s license for driving a 20m³ truck

Ability to operate lifting equipment (ideally CACES 1, or willingness to be trained)

Interest in art professions, craftsmanship, and the luxury sector

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 28500€ et 33500€ / year (based on experience)

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

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)