- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
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.
At Parfums Christian Dior, the Packaging Design Engineer develops innovative primary packaging solutions that meet the sector’s technical, aesthetic, economic and regulatory requirements. The role sits within the Packaging Development team and contributes from design through industrialization, with a focus on quality, timelines, environmental considerations and economic performance. Permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and develop innovative primary packaging solutions and produce detailed technical drawings, including 2D and 3D designs and inspection plans.
- Ensure designs comply with specifications, approved creative mock-ups and drawing submission schedules.
- Anticipate and integrate technical constraints, including manufacturing processes and materials, as well as economic and environmental considerations, in line with the house’s design guidelines.
- Account for filling-line specifications and internal and external assembly constraints.
- Participate in design, validation and decision-making meetings.
- Work closely with internal teams—including development project managers, marketing, design, production and procurement—and external suppliers; regularly communicate project progress and flag issues.
- Organize and update 2D and 3D technical drawings in a shared database, rigorously managing versions through to production drawings.
- Stay informed about new transformation processes by liaising with suppliers and attending trade fairs.
- Build on past experience and contribute to the development of design guidelines.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent five-year higher education qualification.
- Technical training, with proficiency in SolidWorks design tools and knowledge of materials such as plastics, metals and glass, as well as transformation processes.
- Strong organizational skills, rigor, proactivity, autonomy and responsiveness.
- Interest in sharing technical expertise.
- Product sensitivity and understanding of the luxury sector’s challenges.
- Strong curiosity about developing new tools, including design tools and AI.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent five-year higher education qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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