Christian Dior Footwear Upper Internship
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 15, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a leading French luxury fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and leather goods. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison places strong emphasis on artisanal excellence, craft transmission and rigorous quality standards, partnering with specialised training institutes to develop the next generation of skilled artisans.
Christian Dior Couture — Footwear Upper Internship in Fosso, Italy. 10-month full-time training through the Istituto dei Mestieri d'Eccellenza in Veneto.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in a 10-month theoretical and practical training programme (Istituto dei Mestieri d’Eccellenza) combining classroom instruction and on-the-job practice in Veneto.
- Support the production of the shoe upper (tomaia) from prototype through to preparation for production, applying precise sewing and assembly techniques.
- Work with premium materials (leathers, textiles), recognising their characteristics and handling them with appropriate care.
- Execute hand and machine stitching, edge finishing and assembly operations with high manual precision and consistent quality control.
- Collaborate with pattern makers, prototypists and production teams to ensure specifications and tolerances are met.
- Maintain a clean, organised workstation and adhere to workplace health, safety and material-care protocols.
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory schooling (scuola dell'obbligo).
- Manual dexterity and fine-motor skills with demonstrated sensitivity to craftsmanship and detail.
- Strong attention to quality and respect for premium raw materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively in small teams and follow instruction from technical trainers and artisans.
- Good command of the Italian language.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level. No prior professional experience is required; candidates with a first experience or demonstrable manual aptitude are welcome. The programme targets unemployed or inactive participants.
Education
Completion of compulsory education (secondary schooling).
Workplace
The role is situated in Fosso, Veneto, Italy — conveniently close to Venice.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, mentorship and continuous skill transmission, consistent with LVMH’s emphasis on artisanal excellence. The workplace blends formal instruction with hands-on atelier practice, providing close coaching by experienced artisans.
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