1. Recruitment
Support recruitment processes, including:
- Intern recruitment
- VIE (International Volunteer Program) recruitment
- Local hiring for staff and workshop roles

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

- 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).

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

Team & Operations Management

● Supervise and support a team of upholsterers and artisans in their daily work.
● Organize and oversee production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
● Allocate resources efficiently and anticipate workload peaks.
● Maintain a strong workshop culture of excellence, collaboration, and safety.
● Identify training needs and help artisans develop their technical and creative skills.

Recruitment & Growth

● Lead the recruitment of new artisans and apprentices as the workshop expands.
● Partner with HR and management to structure a growing team that maintains Jouffre’s craftsmanship standards.
● Onboard and integrate new hires effectively.

Production Planning & Project Coordination

● Collaborate with the Project Management and Sales teams to plan project timelines and ensure alignment with client expectations.
● Anticipate materials, tooling, and manpower needs.
● Track progress of ongoing projects and provide regular updates to management. Workshop Improvement & Quality Assurance
● Continuously assess and improve workshop layout, workflows, and tools for efficiency and safety.
● Implement and monitor quality control procedures at every production stage.
● Ensure that all finished pieces meet Jouffre’s standards of precision and finish.

Communication & Reporting

● Serve as the main operational link between the London workshop and the Lyon/New York teams.
● Report on production metrics, staffing, and improvement initiatives.
● Represent the workshop with professionalism in client or partner visits.

We are still a little craft company, your missions and your role are intended to evolve according to the needs of the company, your desires, your progress, your proactivity and the opportunities that you could identify. This job offer constitutes the basis of your mission and allows you to list the fundamentals that you will have to ensure. It’s not a limiting framework but the starting point of the mission that you are going to create!

To succeed in this amazing project, we will need people who share our passion for craftsmanship, our determination to push boundaries, and our commitment to excellence. We are looking for creative individuals, innovators who don't shy away from the unknown, leaders who know how to transform obstacles into opportunities, starting with you!

Experience & Skills

● Proven experience managing an artisan or production workshop, ideally in upholstery, furniture making, or related high-end craft sectors.
● Strong leadership and people management skills, with a collaborative and supportive style.
● Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
● Knowledge of production processes, materials, and equipment related to upholstery or interior fabrication.
● Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic thinking.
● Strong communication and reporting skills (French a plus but not required).

Personal Qualities

● Passion for craftsmanship, precision, and beauty.
● Ability to inspire and motivate artisans.
● Pragmatic and solution-oriented.
● Flexible and adaptable in a growing environment.
● Committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Location: London
Type of Contract: Full Time
Starting Date: January 2026 (with prior training in our workshops in Lyon) Manager: Caroline Deschamps (Country Manager)
Salary: between £48,000.00 and 52,000 gross per year with benefits:
1.5 days holiday per month plus bank holidays (according to the British Law) 1 day holiday will be earned each year up to a maximum of 25 days holiday per year Monthly travelcards to be paid by the company
4 round trips to Paris to be paid by the company (if originally based in France)

RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS

Business Development and Key Account Management
Support the Business Development Manager in driving prospecting and client development.
Identify new business opportunities, reach out to potential clients, and monitor design agencies and emerging talent.
Build and maintain strong client relationships to position our services at the early stages of their projects.
Analyse client needs and translate them into technical and service specifications.
Prepare and present tailored, profitable offers that meet client and project requirements.
Secure client approval and contribute to revenue growth.
Ensure clear communication of all client, project, and contract data to relevant teams.
Define target budgets and ensure alignment across company departments.
Monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction throughout each project stage.
Produce project reports and financial summaries for the Sales Department.
Client Relations and Engagement
Maintain and update the client database.
Keep regular contact with clients and produce visit reports.
Analyse client documents and prepare preliminary budgets covering all project resources, from costing to installation.
Validate project specifications and oversee delivery.
Provide direct commercial support to key accounts.
Visit project sites to identify critical design or installation issues.
Monitor client payments and manage follow-ups.
Cross-Functional Project Coordination
Lead project kick-off, follow-up, and review meetings to ensure profitability and flawless execution.
Coordinate collaboration across departments (design, methods, workshops, logistics) within a matrix structure.
Identify critical issues, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth information flow.
Optimise internal processes to enhance profitability and strengthen client relationships.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Propose initiatives to enhance products and services.
Oversee and validate updates to pricing databases.
Contribute to improving efficiency, quality, and innovation.


SKILLS & BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES

Behavioural Qualities
Communicate effectively with all types of clients — from interior designers to private individuals — both in writing and verbally.
Maintain trust and ensure clear, consistent information flow among colleagues and clients.
Demonstrate commitment, analytical thinking, and sound judgment.
Lead, motivate, and encourage team initiatives in a cross-functional, matrix environment.
Show openness, tolerance, empathy, and strong, unifying leadership.
Be dynamic, positive, rigorous, curious, and attentive in daily work.

Solid knowledge of upholstery and interior furnishings.
Fluent in English, with strong digital proficiency (Google Suite, ERP).
Proven experience in project management.
Excellent control of resources, budgets, and schedules.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Proven ability in prospecting and negotiation.
Ability to produce and present structured analytical reports to management.

POSITION INFORMATION
We welcome applications from people already living in London or nearby, or those who plan to move here soon. Please note that this is a full-time, on-site role based in London.

Salary: depending on experience, from £40k
Start date: mid November / early December
Number of positions available: 1
Contract type: Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION
Business Development and Key Account Management
Lead and develop prospecting activities targeting key clients.
Identify new opportunities, contact potential clients, and conduct market and agency monitoring.
Maintain regular follow-up with existing clients to anticipate new projects.
Analyze and understand client needs and translate them (specifications, technical briefs) into bespoke upholstery solutions.
Prepare and present proposals aligned with client expectations and project profitability requirements.
Secure client approval and contribute to the company’s revenue growth.
Ensure clear and complete communication of client and project data to all relevant internal stakeholders.
Establish target budgets and ensure full ownership across all departments.
Guarantee client satisfaction at each key stage of the project.
Produce project reports and financial analyses.

Client Relationship Management

Maintain and update the client database.
Regularly engage with clients and produce detailed visit reports.
Analyze client documentation and prepare preliminary budgets covering all resources required from quotation to installation.
Validate specifications and monitor ongoing projects.
Provide direct commercial support to key accounts.
Identify critical points on sites that may impact design or installation quality.
Monitor payments and handle follow-ups.

Cross-Functional Project Coordination

Organize and lead project kick-off, progress, and review meetings to ensure profitability and successful delivery.
Coordinate cooperation between departments (project coordinators, design and methods studios, workshops, logistics) in a matrix organization.
Identify critical issues, facilitate decision-making, and ensure smooth information flow.
Optimize internal processes to improve profitability and strengthen client relationships.
Ensure clear and transparent communication among all project participants.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Propose new development projects to enhance the company’s product or service offering.
Contribute to updating and maintaining pricing databases.
Support any other initiatives related to the department’s objectives.

PROFILE
Technical Skills
Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in project management.
Solid experience in custom upholstery or a related luxury design sector is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of high-end furniture, upholstery, and interior design industries.
Keen attention to detail, comfort, and quality.
Professional fluency in English is essential.
Strong command of digital tools (Google Suite, ERP systems).
Ability to manage resources, budgets, and priorities effectively.

Soft Skills

Autonomous, organized, and detail-oriented.
Agile, dynamic, and solution-driven mindset.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Strong collaborative spirit and positive team attitude.
Full ownership of project monitoring and delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Mastery of prospecting and commercial negotiation techniques.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Jouffre Maroc – Rabat. This position is open to candidates already based in the region or planning to relocate there in the near future.
Open positions: 1
Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI) – Status depending on profile
Start date: December 2025
Salary: Between 12,000 and 15,000 MAD net/month, depending on profile and experience (≈ €1,100–€1,400 net/month, or about €1,300–€1,650 gross/month).
Benefits: Annual performance bonus equivalent to a 13th month (subject to objectives being met); CIMR retirement plan after a 3-month renewable trial period.

Workshop Organization
- Coordinate between the commercial team and production.
- Maintain and update the workshop schedule.
- Prepare workshop instructions and production files.
- Manage a team of 12–14 upholsterers through monthly one-on-one meetings, training, and conflict/problem resolution.


Seating Development & Quality Assurance
- Support the design and development of seating pieces, ensuring from the outset that they meet Jouffre’s standards of excellence.
- Oversee and monitor production in the workshop to guarantee precision and flawless quality in every piece.
- Prepare cost estimates (fabric yardage and production time) to ensure accuracy and project optimization.
- Participate in client meetings, representing the Maison’s commitment to quality and its reputation for excellence.
- Conduct regular quality control to ensure compliance with specifications and the highest standards.
- Serve as a reference point within the team for harmonizing, consolidating, transmitting, and safeguarding Jouffre’s savoir-faire and quality standards.


Supplier & Vendor Management
- Order and manage supplies.
- Optimize workshop equipment and resources.
- Manage subcontractors.
- Research and develop new supplier and partner relationships.


Leadership & Team Development
- Create and maintain a work environment that fosters trust and collaboration.
- Support team members through training, skill development, and regular feedback.
- Organize and lead performance evaluations, including monthly decision and development meetings, as well as biannual and annual reviews.
- Lead by example, embodying Jouffre’s values and leadership principles.

Location: Long Island City, NY, USA
​Start Date: As soon as possible
​​Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
​Department: Upholstery Workshop (Seating)
​Experience Required: Minimum of 10 years
​Languages: Fluency in English; intermediate proficiency in Spanish is required
​Compensation: TBD
Link to apply : http://bit.ly/4prZvP1

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)