Christian Dior Heritage Collections Assistant

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

• Support the complete intake cycle of heritage collections, from identification through conditioning and database entry
• Identify and categorize contemporary collection accessions and vintage acquisitions (garments and accessories)
• Create and assign inventory numbers to incoming pieces
• Index collection items and associated photography into the heritage database
• Design and produce heritage labels for garments and accessories
• Coordinate with the photography team to ensure all pieces have comprehensive photographic documentation in the database prior to external storage
• Liaise with the conditioning department to facilitate proper preservation preparation and external reserve placement

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in collection management, preventive conservation, museum documentation, or related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of art and cultural object stewardship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative applications
• Familiarity with photographic documentation and Lightroom software (preferred)
• Fluency in French (required for on-site Paris role)

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; no prior professional experience required. Academic background in heritage, conservation, or museum studies strongly preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree programme in collection management, preventive conservation, museum documentation, archival science, or related field.

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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