Christian Dior CAD Developer
Lyon France
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
About Christian Dior
Oteline, a subsidiary of Christian Dior Couture, is a boutique workshop that values exceptional craftsmanship by producing jewelry items. The company seeks talented individuals to contribute to the transmission and development of its expertise.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and analyze design requests to translate them into 3D models, ensuring aesthetic and technical criteria are met.
- Prepare all necessary CAD files for 3D printing.
- Collaborate with the project team to define optimal designs and ensure product feasibility.
- Create tooling files for production, considering manufacturing processes and constraints.
- Ensure consistency and quality of designs during design reviews.
- Develop technical documentation for each piece, including plans, bill of materials, and assembly instructions.
- Organize CAD files to maintain an updated database of concepts and elements used in collections.
- Ensure CAD models meet quality standards and collection specifications.
- Communicate effectively to advance projects and address delays or challenges.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of jewelry products, technical specifications, and production techniques.
- Project management skills.
- Familiarity with jewelry mock-up creation techniques and methodologies.
- Proficiency in creating plans.
- Advanced computer skills, including ERP and Excel.
- Expertise in 3D construction optimization using software like Solidworks and 3Design.
Skills
- Organizational skills for daily task management.
- Balanced approach between flexibility and rigor.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Listening skills.
- Open-mindedness and analytical skills.
- Product design sensitivity.
- Pedagogical skills for training operators.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make decisions and justify them.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 3 years in a similar environment with product development activities in jewelry.
Education Requirements
Designer training (BTS product design, DSAA diploma) with a specialization in luxury product industry preferred. A CAP or MBA in jewelry trades is a plus.
Christian Dior Culture
The company values passion, teamwork, and humanism. Located in Lyon, France, the workplace fosters a collaborative and supportive environment.