Christian Dior Assistant Product Development - Men's Footwear
Paris France
Posted on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious fashion house founded in 1947, is renowned for its visionary designs and exceptional craftsmanship. With a global presence in over 40 countries and a community of more than 8,500 talents, the company embodies creativity, passion, and excellence. Christian Dior continues to inspire with its rich heritage and commitment to innovation in the luxury fashion industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of men's footwear prototypes from designer sketches to market showrooms.
- Support the product manager in tracking collections and product development in collaboration with various departments.
- Monitor the development of collections, including prototype adjustments, material purchases, and product standardization.
- Manage daily reception and dispatch of prototypes between factories in Italy and the development office in Paris.
- Verify prototype conformity upon receipt and update the database with photos for the collection.
- Implement tracking tools for efficient department operations.
- Assist in invoice tracking and budget management, including creating and updating tracking spreadsheets.
- Conduct competitive analysis on new market trends in leather goods and materials.
- Aid in fashion show preparation, ensuring model receipt and conformity, and updating the 'look list' with selected accessories.
- Prepare products for meetings, including product research and merchandising.
- Update collection support tools daily, such as shared collection plans with Italy and look lists.
- Compile ATA Carnets with all collection references, descriptions, materials, photos, and supplier documents.
Qualifications
- Previous similar professional experience required
- Good knowledge of footwear
- Sensitivity to the luxury and fashion industry
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Basic skills in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Fluent in English and basic Italian
- Attention to detail, organization, and dynamism
Experience Requirements
Entry-level
Education Requirements
Not specified
Job Benefits
Hybrid working mode
Christian Dior Culture
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France, the company fosters a generous, disruptive, and ambitious environment where employees grow in excellence, courage, and optimism.