Christian Dior Digital Heritage Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system in collaboration with IT teams, managing taxonomy, metadata, and access controls to maximize operational efficiency
• Oversee the import, indexing, and quality assurance of editorial assets within the DAM platform
• Coordinate with asset-producing teams across the organization to ensure consistent and timely DAM population, particularly for editorial collections
• Provide comprehensive user training and technical support to DAM end-users across departments
• Develop and implement archival and long-term digital preservation policies to ensure data security and integrity
• Establish and monitor strategies for digital asset acquisition aligned with the Maison's strategic objectives
• Supervise the enrichment and development of digital collections, ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal guidelines
• Formulate and propose digital strategies for heritage valorization and dissemination in accordance with corporate objectives
• Identify technological innovation opportunities—including AI applications—to improve digital collection management and access
• Participate in cross-functional working groups and strategic committees to facilitate information sharing and collaborative initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac +5) in digital heritage management, digital humanities, information sciences, archival studies, museology, or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a comparable role, with demonstrated expertise in digital project management and digital asset stewardship
• Expert-level proficiency with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and metadata management frameworks
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital file formats and digital preservation standards
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and their applications in digital collections management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven capacity to analyze complex situations, identify innovative solutions, and implement them effectively
• Strong project management competencies, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and facilitate cross-functional partnerships

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a comparable digital heritage or digital asset management role, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital projects and stewarding large-scale digital collections in a luxury or cultural heritage environment.

Education

Master's degree (Bac +5) in digital heritage management, digital humanities, information sciences, archival studies, museology, or an equivalent discipline.

Workplace

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.

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