Christian Dior Leather Goods Development Assistant
Join Christian Dior Couture in Paris as a Leather Goods Development Assistant. Contribute to luxury fashion innovation in a dynamic, creative environment.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious member of the LVMH Group, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and visionary designs. As a leader in luxury fashion, the brand is celebrated for its innovative spirit and commitment to excellence, offering a dynamic environment where creativity and talent thrive.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of men's accessory prototypes for various collections, including bags, small leather goods, and belts.
- Support the product manager in tracking collections and product development in collaboration with associated departments.
- Manage the daily reception and dispatch of prototypes between factories in Italy and the Paris development office.
- Ensure the conformity of prototypes upon receipt and update the database with photos of received prototypes.
- Develop tracking tools to ensure efficient service operations.
- Assist in budget tracking and invoice management, including creating and updating a tracking table for Dior orders.
- Conduct competitive studies on new shapes, materials, and techniques in the leather goods market.
- Prepare for fashion shows by updating and verifying the 'look list' of selected accessories.
- Assist in product preparation for meetings, including product research and merchandising.
- Update support tools for collection tracking, such as the shared collection plan with Italy and look lists.
- Compile ATA Carnets, including references, descriptions, materials, photos, and supplier documents.
Qualifications
- Previous similar professional experience required.
- Strong knowledge of leather goods and footwear.
- Sensitivity to the luxury and fashion industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic skills in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Fluent in English and basic proficiency in Italian.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dynamism.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level experience in a similar role is required.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Design, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.293 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 64 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.707 open roles, including 94 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.253 open roles — 115 of them newly added.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. The brand is committed to diversity and encourages the unique contributions of each employee, creating an environment where innovation and talent are celebrated.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.