Christian Dior Metal Hardware Industrialization Specialist

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French haute couture and luxury fashion house within the LVMH group, recognized internationally for its craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and leadership in high-end apparel, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the maison combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous industrial standards across its ateliers and production network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyse technical drawings, specifications and samples of metal accessories supplied by the design and product development teams to determine production feasibility.
• Define and validate production cycles, assembly methods and application processes for metal components on footwear, from prototype through serial production.
• Select and specify materials, surface treatments and finishes (e.g. electroplating, painting, tumbling) in line with brand aesthetic and performance requirements.
• Monitor production progress at internal lines and external suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve production issues (defects, assembly inefficiencies), implementing corrective and preventive technical solutions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and industrial costs related to metal accessories and their integration into finished products.
• Supervise application phases of metal hardware on footwear and provide technical guidance to operators on the production floor.
• Manage laboratory testing, dimensional and aesthetic controls, and pre-production validations for metal accessories.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development/Style, Production and Purchasing to qualify suppliers and coordinate technical requirements throughout the supply chain.
• Act as the internal technical reference for all matters concerning metal hardware from prototyping to mass production.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in industrialization or production of metal components within footwear, leather goods, or accessory manufacturing.
• Proven familiarity with production processes for metal accessories and their application on footwear (prototype to serial production).
• Deep knowledge of metallic materials and surface treatments appropriate to luxury fashion applications.
• Experience in supplier qualification, technical negotiation and cross‑functional coordination.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and a demonstrated focus on quality, timing and cost control.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility, proactivity and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of English is considered a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in analogous roles focused on industrialization and production of metal components for footwear, leather goods or accessories, with direct exposure to supplier networks and serial-production validation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical diploma; or equivalent professional experience in metal accessories production.

Workplace

Culture

The maison maintains a culture of exacting craftsmanship and creative excellence, where artisanal techniques coexist with industrial rigor. Working at Christian Dior Couture requires collaboration across design, production and procurement teams, with a strong emphasis on quality, attention to detail and preservation of luxury standards.

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