Christian Dior Buyer & Collection Developer, Children's and Baby
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 21, 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 experienced Buyer & Collection Developer for Baby Dior in Redon, France—maternal leave cover, full-time contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop imagery, materials, and accessories for children's and baby collections
- Manage purchasing for assigned collection categories: supplier referencing, fabric and trim sourcing, bill of materials creation
- Issue purchase orders, monitor lead times, and verify compliance upon receipt
- Coordinate collection launches and specifications with manufacturing partners
- Oversee product development and launches with contracted manufacturers
- Maintain regular communication with team members across Redon and Paris facilities
- Travel to professional trade shows and Portuguese manufacturing facilities for oversight and collaboration
Qualifications
- Strong product sensibility with demonstrated quality focus in luxury goods
- Background in textile engineering or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in textiles and/or luxury sectors
- Fluent professional English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, PLM, and M3 systems highly valued
- Methodical and versatile approach to task execution
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in textile production and/or luxury goods, with significant demonstrated expertise in a similar purchasing or collection development role.
Education
Engineering degree specializing in textiles or equivalent professional qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Redon, Brittany, 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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