Christian Dior Print & Graphic Textile Design Assistant (Internship)
Christian Dior Couture — Paris seeks a Print & Graphic Textile Design Assistant (Internship) to support print development, CADs and colour for Men's RTW.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is a leading French haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear house within the LVMH ecosystem. The Maison is recognised for its artisanal savoir-faire, creative leadership and global retail and atelier presence. As an employer it emphasises craftsmanship, creativity and the development of design talent across multidisciplinary teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage incoming artwork files, ensuring proper organisation, version control and distribution to internal teams and external vendors.
- Coordinate print development for Men's RTW textiles, acting as primary liaison between vendors and the internal design/development teams.
- Create CADs and digital print artwork using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; produce colourways and re-colour existing prints to meet collection requirements.
- Prepare and update detailed technical sheets and documentation for transmission to development and launch teams.
- Verify print and colour quality throughout the development process and follow up on samples and corrections.
- Manage project planning and priorities to meet collection deadlines and support the MRTW team with day-to-day coordination and administrative tasks.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Print Design, Textile Design or a closely related discipline (a valid internship agreement from the candidate's school is mandatory).
- Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and textile/print artwork experience.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Keen eye for colour, print composition and technical detail; proactive and rigorous approach to quality control.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors, files and deadlines.
- Fluency in French and/or English; Italian is a strong plus.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates; professional experience is not required but demonstrated academic and portfolio work in print/textile design is expected.
Education
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Print Design, Textile Design or a related field; valid internship agreement from the candidate's educational institution is mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.321 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 73 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.735 open roles, including 104 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 140 of them newly added.
Culture
The Maison combines heritage couture craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and high-performance standards. The workplace values meticulous attention to detail, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship, alongside a commitment to inclusion and diversity, including measures to support employment of people with disabilities.
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.