Christian Dior Design Intern, Leather & Fur RTW
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- 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, Paris: Design Intern for ready-to-wear leather and fur. Six-month internship starting March 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation and design of ready-to-wear leather and fur pieces throughout the entire creative process
- Research and source leathers and furs aligned with the collection's creative direction
- Produce sketches, renderings, technical drawings, and visuals using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Support the development of 3D mock-ups and draping
- Analyze fashion trends and monitor emerging developments in luxury ready-to-wear
- Participate in daily studio organization to ensure operational efficiency
- Support Fashion Week show preparation and execution
- Contribute to general studio tasks and ad hoc team initiatives
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a BA or MA Fashion Design program with a valid internship agreement
- Portfolio demonstrating design capability and aesthetic sensibility (mandatory)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator
- Demonstrated passion for luxury ready-to-wear fashion
- Previous internship or work experience in luxury fashion (preferred)
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Proactive mindset with the ability to generate and contribute creative ideas
Skills
Experience
Entry-level or recent graduate with formal fashion design training; previous luxury fashion internship experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Fashion Design; valid internship agreement from current academic institution required.
Workplace
The role is situated 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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