- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
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.
Christian Dior Couture is seeking an Art Collection Management Assistant for a full-time, six-month internship starting in January 2027 in Paris. The intern will support artwork handling, inventories, exhibition loans, database indexing, new acquisitions for worldwide boutiques, and corporate office decoration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Organize and optimize artwork storage and assist with art handling.
- Monitor artwork restoration campaigns and maintenance of artworks in boutiques.
- Inventory and physically verify artworks in France, and coordinate remote inventory work for artworks worldwide.
- Provide administrative support for exhibition projects in France and abroad.
- Monitor loans of artworks to external institutions, including museums and foundations.
- Track special projects, including photo shoots.
- Create Skinsoft database records for new acquisitions and enrich existing records.
- Support Store Planners in organizing the shipment and receipt of artworks purchased for worldwide boutiques undergoing renovation or opening in 2027.
- Track the related dashboard.
- Conduct iconographic research, liaise with the printer, and monitor the office decoration project.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in collection management and/or cultural project management, or experience in an art gallery or auction house.
- Interest in learning about a documentary database and indexing technologies.
- A genuine interest in modern and contemporary art and design.
- Rigor, discretion, strong organizational skills, broad general knowledge, and strong writing and editorial judgment.
- Dynamism and the ability to plan tasks independently.
- A strong interest in the luxury sector and knowledge of the Dior House are essential.
- Fluent English; other foreign languages are an advantage.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in collection management and/or cultural project management, or in an art gallery or auction house.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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