Christian Dior Assistant Product Development Manager, Ready-to-Wear Menswear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 11, 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 internship Assistant Product Development Manager for ready-to-wear menswear in Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update and maintain collection documentation including panoramas and VIP order tracking tables
- Participate in fittings with designers, technical teams, and in-house workshops
- Create and update product models in the PLM system
- Generate model-to-material attribution sheets for collection launches
- Monitor shipments of components and fabrics to manufacturers
- Independently manage the development of covered buttons with the Paris atelier
- Create and assemble fabric composition boards for collections
- Receive and verify prototypes, including unboxing, verification, hanger changes, and model checking
- Track VIP orders and manage order fulfillment
- Print product labels and arrange courier shipments via DHL
- Scan collection looks for looklist compilation
- Monitor toile and mockup production by the in-house atelier
- Dispatch prototypes to manufacturing partners
Qualifications
- Pursuing Master's degree in textile engineering, fashion, or business management
- Strong product sensibility with refined appreciation for high-quality ready-to-wear design
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with defined deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
- Fluent in written and spoken English; Italian is advantageous
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship position; no prior professional experience required.
Education
Master's-level student in textile engineering, fashion design, or business/commerce 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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