Learning by doing

Discover the rich heritage of Richemont Maisons and learn from leading experts in the world of luxury product design.

Master

Specialising

In

Jewellery

Watches

Accessories

LEAR

NING

at Creative Academy
in Milan

(January - July)

7 months

INTER

NSHIP

Granted to
deserving students

(September - November)

3 months

DIPL

OMA

Course duration:

10 months

TOP

20

Each year we select only twenty of the most talented students from the best schools around the world. Inspiring individuals who have the desire to work in luxury design and want to live an international learning experience.

Course

Structure

Seminars

Leading professionals, Richemont Maisons CEOs and Creative Directors run our unique seminars that focus on product design for watches, jewellery and accessories. You will learn about the luxury industry, our Maisons and Arts & Crafts, and enhance your skills in manual rendering, sketching, gouaches painting, and digital 2D and 3D rendering.
Projects

Hands-on experience is at the heart of our programme, and you will work on real-life design projects coached by Richemont Maisons’ Creative Directors. Each year, Creative Academy selects inspiring student design proposals to be created by master artisans and exhibited to the public during Milan Design Week, a great way to apply your skills and know-how.
Visits

Your time at Creative Academy extends far beyond the classroom. You will have exclusive access to events in the world of luxury, trade shows, ateliers, and our Maisons’ headquarters.
Internship

After seven months of theoretical and practical learning in Milan, we offer the most deserving students an extraordinary internship at one of the Richemont Maisons design studios. This is where you can apply your skills, expertise, and knowledge in the work environment.

Projects

&

Exhibitions

Any

questions?

When is the deadline?
The submission deadline for the online application and physical portfolio is 15 September.
Why do I need to send my physical portfolio?
It is mandatory to complete the online application and send physical portfolios to Creative Academy, as the committee will evaluate both to make their selection. Please note that we cannot return portfolios. Please deliver physical portfolios in person or by trackable mail in an A4 format to: Creative Academy, Via Morimondo 17, 20143 Milano, Italy.
To note: When sending your portfolio via trackable mail or courier, please remember to specify on the air waybill or consignment note that the material you send has no value. If it is mandatory to enter a value for your shipment, declare a value of €5.
What should my portfolio include?
Please include the projects, design processes, sketches, and manual and digital renderings (gouaches, if possible) that best represent your work. We recommend you submit a selection of digital and manual renderings relating to at least two of the Master Programme’s product categories: jewellery, watches, and accessories.
Do you offer a scholarship?
Yes, each year, we offer selected students a full scholarship which covers the entire tuition fees for the Master Programme (€10.000 + VAT). All other expenses are to be covered by the student.
What are the criteria for the scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded to the most deserving applicants according to set criteria by the Admission Committee and based on the quality of the profiles and physical portfolios submitted by the applicants.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
There is no specific procedure to follow or form to complete. The Admission Committee will decide to admit students with or without the scholarship. Applicants will find out if they have qualified for the scholarship when they receive their admission confirmation.
Can I choose to specialise in just one product category?
It is not possible to choose only one product category as our Master programme specialises in jewellery, watches, and accessories design. It’s essential that Creative Academy students are open to learning and developing their design skills across all three product categories.
Can I study part-time or from home?
The Master Programme is a unique experience, carefully curated to include a rich mix of practical and theoretical learning from seminars, workshops, and Richemont Maisons projects. That’s why students must live and study in Milan. The mandatory attendance is from Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 6 PM.
When do I start my internship?
After seven months of theoretical and practical learning in Milan, the most deserving students will be offered an extraordinary internship at one of the Richemont Maisons’ Creation & Design departments. The internship is for a minimum of three months, and the allocation is based on the students’ performance and work, defined by the Maisons of the Group and the Creative Academy Team.