- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $165,000–200,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 30, 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 a Boutique Director to lead all aspects of its South Coast Plaza boutique, including sales generation, store operations, and team and client development. This permanent, full-time, on-site role includes a $165,000–$200,000 annual salary, dependent on relevant skills and experience, plus bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Achieve annual boutique sales goals across all product categories.
- Manage the leadership team to develop Sales Associates and help them meet or exceed client-development expectations and individual sales goals.
- Ensure every client receives outstanding service.
- Conduct regular management touchbases to review performance, operations and employee-relations issues, and develop overall business strategy.
- Oversee associate staffing and scheduling and ensure compliance with payroll budgets.
- Partner with Human Resources to oversee recruitment and hiring for the boutique Sales and Leadership Teams.
- Manage payroll, commercial expenses and headcount to maintain the boutique operating budget.
- Organize and coordinate events with the Corporate Office to increase boutique traffic and maximize sales.
- Develop product knowledge in coordination with Merchants and the Training Team.
- Develop and maintain boutique visual merchandising in line with brand direction and advertising campaigns.
- Coordinate and actively participate in in-store promotions, including seasonal sales, trunk shows and contests.
- Report on product sell-through and client feedback and make recommendations to the Merchandising Team.
- Manage operational processes with the Operations Manager, including shipping and receiving, inventory and aftersales, to minimize stock loss and maximize customer service.
- Adhere to and oversee compliance with company policies and standards covering company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures, and store maintenance.
- Review operational reports and records to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, monitor store profitability and manage payroll budgets.
- Review paperwork for receiving, transfers, MOS/damages, returns to vendor (RTVs) and charge-backs to the Corporate Office to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Ensure adequate security and compliance of physical facilities with safety codes and ordinances.
- Conduct quarterly emergency-procedures meetings with all staff and provide the management team and Human Resources Department with an updated emergency contact list as needed.
- Resolve problems and develop strategies that support boutique service, efficiency and productivity.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the luxury fashion industry and luxury clientele.
- Ability to develop, motivate and train leadership teams and staff; build strong internal and external relationships; and use workforce skills appropriately to maximize business results.
- Ability to delegate tasks effectively and follow up with Department Managers.
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and understandably; listen attentively; understand material; and provide instructions to all employees.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and follow-through skills.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Ability to understand and apply all company policies and procedures.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of boutique management experience
Workplace
This position is based in Costa Mesa, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 165,000 to USD 200,000 per annum.
Benefits
Bonus eligibility; medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; short- and long-term disability; employee discount; paid time off; volunteer time off; holidays; mental health and wellbeing support; family-friendly benefits; reproductive health care; child and elder care services; commuter benefits; 401(k) plan with employer matching; employee referral program.
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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