Christian Dior Collection Development Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a preeminent French haute couture house within the LVMH group, renowned for its craftsmanship, artisanal ateliers and global influence in luxury fashion. The Maison combines couture heritage with contemporary creative direction and maintains an international network of ateliers, boutiques and product development teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reference and catalogue fabrics, trims and other supplies for Baby Dior collections.
• Create and update nomenclatures / bills of materials (BOM) for styles.
• Raise production orders and purchase orders; follow procurement workflows.
• Purchase materials and coordinate deliveries with approved suppliers.
• Serve as primary contact with suppliers for order tracking and clarifications.
• Track inbound shipments and confirm receptions against orders.
• Maintain and update the product development database and related records.
• Produce imagery and prepare/send swatch boards (tirelles) to internal teams and ateliers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bac+4/5 program (fashion/couture, fashion business/commerce, or equivalent).
• Fluent French required; professional working knowledge of English recommended.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Strong oral communication skills and ability to liaise with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Organised, anticipatory and capable of managing multiple, time-sensitive tasks.
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, responsiveness and a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; suitable for candidates with limited professional experience. Open to students enrolled in Bac+4/5 apprenticeship programs or recent graduates seeking a 1–2 year alternating work-study placement.

Education

Bac+4/5 (Bachelor's or Master’s level) in Fashion, Couture, Fashion Business/Commerce or equivalent qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior Couture emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and collaborative atelier culture across its product development and production teams. The Maison also promotes inclusion and diversity — including a longstanding commitment to employment of people with disabilities — and supports career learning through structured apprenticeships.

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