Christian Dior Leather Goods Industrialization Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 3, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and leather goods that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity. The brand operates globally with a network of ateliers and production partners and places a premium on craftsmanship, technical excellence and innovation in materials and construction.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Leather Goods Industrialization Manager in Milan to lead technical industrialization and production optimization for leather accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all industrialization activities for leather goods, converting product and development specifications into industrializable, cost‑effective production processes.
- Manage and develop a team responsible for industrialization, technical analysis and process optimization, including workload planning aligned with Product Development timelines and production calendars.
- Define construction methods, materials and components in close collaboration with Product Development, Pattern Making and Prototyping to ensure functional, quality and aesthetic targets are met for mass production.
- Oversee creation, validation and approval of technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs) and production cycles.
- Drive process validation and oversee trials to ensure quality, yield and efficiency targets are achieved prior to ramping to full production.
- Interface with Production partners to resolve technical issues during the prototype-to‑industrial transition and implement corrective actions to safeguard delivery and quality.
- Promote adoption of advanced industrialization tools, manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize flows and reduce costs.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrialization and manufacturing of leather goods within the luxury sector, with end‑to‑end project ownership from prototype to mass production.
- Deep technical knowledge of leather goods construction, materials, components and production techniques specific to luxury accessories.
- Proven experience in production process design, process validation, BOM management and production cycle definition.
- Strong command of quality control standards, lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills, including team development and stakeholder management across Product Development and Production.
- Proficiency with industrialization and production planning tools; demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize production flows, costs and quality.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of experience in industrialization and manufacturing for leather goods within the luxury industry, with a proven track record of leading industrialization projects from concept through full-scale production and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Fashion Technology, Product Development or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The maison emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and uncompromising quality. Teams operate in a fastidious, innovation‑oriented environment where technical excellence and respect for artisanal processes are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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