Christian Dior Assistant Product Manager, Men's Leather & Footwear

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

• Oversee collection development and prototype coordination between Paris headquarters and Italian manufacturing facilities, including receipt, dispatch, and daily exchanges
• Track product refinement, conduct compliance inspections upon receipt, and maintain comprehensive prototype databases
• Author and maintain collection planning documents with technical specifications; create tracking tools to optimize departmental workflows
• Prepare summary documentation for management outlining product specifications, material characteristics, and design variants
• Execute competitive analysis studies examining forms, materials, trends, and production techniques; conduct legal research to validate design originality and protection
• Collaborate daily with creative studios, merchandising teams, press departments, and Italy-based personnel; support internal meeting preparation including product selection and merchandising research
• Organize and oversee model reception for runway shows, showrooms, and events; ensure conformity and provide logistics assistance including packing and transport
• Update look lists for presentations and fashion shows
• Monitor invoicing and maintain budget tracking spreadsheets; analyze production references by collection

Qualifications

• First professional experience in a similar product management or product development environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of footwear and/or leather goods construction and design
• Sensitivity to luxury and fashion aesthetics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Foundational skills in InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator
• Fluent English; Italian language is advantageous
• Strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and dynamic work approach

Skills

Experience

Entry-level professional experience in product management, product development, or related menswear or accessories field required

Education

Upper-level undergraduate or graduate studies in fashion design, product management, luxury goods management, or related discipline strongly preferred

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.

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