Christian Dior Assistant Product Development Manager, Men's Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 31, 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 seeks an Assistant Product Development Manager for men's ready-to-wear in Paris. 6-month internship starting September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update and maintain collection documentation including panoramas (collection plans) and VIP order tracking tables
- Participate in fittings with designers, technical teams, and the Paris workshop
- Create and update product models within the PLM system
- Generate model-to-fabric allocation sheets for collection launches
- Monitor the shipment of components and fabrics to manufacturers
- Independently manage the development of covered buttons in coordination with the Paris workshop
- Create fabric boards for the collection
- Receive and quality-check prototypes, including unpacking, verification, hanger changes, and model inspection
- Support VIP order tracking and fulfillment
- Print product labels and manage DHL shipments and courier reservations
- Scan collection looks for looklist compilation
- Track the production of canvases and samples by the workshop
- Send prototypes to manufacturers
Qualifications
- Master's level studies in textile engineering, fashion, or business school
- Strong product sensitivity and understanding of ready-to-wear quality standards
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with defined deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and adaptive capacity
- Fluent English (written, spoken, and read); Italian is a plus
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; beginners welcome
Education
Current Master's level student in textile engineering, fashion design, or business school
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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