Christian Dior Assistant Product Manager, Watches & Haute Horlogerie
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 26, 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 Manager for its Watches & Haute Horlogerie team in Paris—a 6-month hybrid internship beginning January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor prototype development and technical specifications for timepieces in development, ensuring alignment with brand standards
- Create sales support materials, product news documents, and user guides for retail partners and end customers
- Perform periodic quantitative analyses to support product strategy and category performance review
- Track range evolution and maintain product mapping databases across the Watches and Haute Horlogerie portfolios
- Oversee production of technical expertise documentation and brand heritage content
- Contribute to development of communication tools including mobile applications, catalogues, and video content
- Support creation of internal training materials and resources for the extended organization
- Assist with events and launches, including showroom preparation and internal product presentations
- Conduct competitive surveillance through mystery shopping, internet monitoring, and watch fair benchmarking
- Produce targeted competitive intelligence reports aligned with product development initiatives and market trend updates
Qualifications
- Education in business school or equivalent commercial management programme
- Prior experience in marketing or product development, preferably with a luxury brand
- Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation
- Fluent English speaking and writing ability
- Interest in or prior knowledge of watchmaking and horological craftsmanship
Skills
Experience
Entry-level, though prior marketing or product development experience is preferred
Education
Business school diploma or equivalent commercial management education
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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