Christian Dior Assistant Project Manager, Business Development – Merchandising & Brand Experience
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Aug 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.
Parfums Christian Dior seeks an Assistant Project Manager Intern for Business Development in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Support luxury brand merchandising and retail animation projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the construction of annual animation and visual merchandising plans aligned with regional marketing strategy and Maison priorities
- Develop Point-of-Sale image update guidelines (lightboxes, outposts, video loops) by region
- Collaborate with Business Analyst, Marketing Development, and Merchandising teams on assortment recommendations and planograms for international markets
- Support development of new retail merchandising concepts in partnership with Marketing Development, Regional Operations, Architecture, Merchandising, Planning, and Procurement
- Conduct competitive intelligence and market monitoring activities
- Contribute to development of innovative concepts and services for fragrances and La Collection Privée, providing business and creative insights
- Participate in service communication strategy and develop offline and online support materials
- Ensure competitive monitoring and analysis to strengthen the Dior experience
- Contribute to harmonisation and elevation of tri-axial engraving services in-store and online, coordinating global rollout
Qualifications
- Final-year internship student or recent graduate
- Experience in luxury and beauty sectors
- Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
- Resilience and adaptability
- Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Rigorous and methodical work approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluent English, oral and written
Skills
Experience
Entry-level or final-year internship student with experience in luxury and beauty sectors preferred
Education
Currently pursuing or recently completed higher education; final-year studies preferred
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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