Christian Dior Architecture & Deployment Project Manager

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Orchestrate and manage all phases of regional store deployment projects from briefing to opening, including roadmap planning and retail analysis in support of design teams
• Translate validated design concepts to ensure integration within existing environments while accommodating project-specific constraints
• Develop detailed design specifications including plans, elevations, and technical documentation for supplier consultation and project execution
• Validate technical drawings and specifications prepared by interior designers, joiners, and construction firms
• Supervise store construction and furniture installation in collaboration with local teams and external suppliers
• Ensure strict adherence to project timelines and budgets at every phase
• Enforce brand design guidelines and standards across all regional deployments and drive continuous improvement
• Train and support regional teams and suppliers to ensure consistent understanding and application of brand design standards and their evolution
• Adapt and enhance design guidelines to address specific local market needs and constraints
• Cultivate and expand existing supplier relationships whilst identifying and engaging new vendors
• Mentor interior designers on brand specifications, standards, and requirements with comprehensive support and clarity
• Conduct quality assurance audits across all retail furniture and store environments
• Provide advisory and logistical support on B2C projects where required

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in a similar project management role within luxury or retail sectors
• Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies with a proven track record of delivery
• Expert-level competency with design and technical software, particularly AutoCAD
• Fluent in French and English
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong solution-oriented mindset with professional rigor and adaptability
• Assertiveness and the ability to influence and coordinate diverse teams

Skills

Experience

Minimum five years of professional experience in project management within the luxury or retail sectors, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale store deployment or architectural projects.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

About Cerulean

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