Christian Dior Packaging Development Apprentice (New Products)
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- Apr 5, 2026
About Christian Dior
Parfums Christian Dior is the prestige fragrance and cosmetics maison within the Dior family of houses and part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its haute-parfumerie and luxury beauty products, combining artisanal savoir‑faire with innovation and exacting quality standards across product development, packaging and manufacturing.
Parfums Christian Dior — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Packaging Development Apprentice (alternance) supporting packaging development and industrialisation for new products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support development of primary and secondary packaging for new product launches and the core catalogue across assigned product lines (skincare, fragrance, makeup).
- Gather and formalise marketing briefs from validated mock-ups; translate marketing requirements into detailed technical specifications for supplier consultations.
- Draft technical briefs/specifications and manage documentation for supplier tendering and validation.
- Meet and liaise with key suppliers to communicate technical briefs and follow up on development milestones (supplier site visits and meetings).
- Present development stages and samples to internal Dior validation committees and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Participate in print proofs / press approvals and production kick‑offs at supplier sites (anticipated travel three to four times per month).
- Implement and validate bill of materials/nomenclatures and build component assortments (panoplies); validate BAGs.
- Contribute to packaging industrialisation activities within Dior production sites.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's programme and seeking an alternance/apprenticeship (Packaging, Materials, Industrial Design, Product Development or a related field).
- Strong project organisation and rigorous follow‑through on technical specifications and deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills; comfortable working collaboratively with marketing, suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
- Autonomous and proactive attitude with a capacity to take initiative and manage small projects.
- Business‑level English for meetings and written communication; availability for regular supplier visits.
Skills
Experience
No professional experience required; suitable for a candidate at the start of their career currently pursuing a Master's degree and seeking an alternance in packaging development.
Education
Enrolled in a Master's programme (Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design, Product Development or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
The Maison emphasises craftsmanship, creative excellence and rigorous attention to detail, operating in a collaborative environment that blends tradition with innovation. As part of the wider LVMH family, Parfums Christian Dior promotes inclusion and offers reasonable adjustments during recruitment to support diverse talent.
About Cerulean
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