Christian Dior Product Development Assistant — Women's Ready-to-Wear (Internship)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear house, part of the LVMH group. The Maison is known for its artisanal savoir-faire, creative leadership in womenswear and an international presence that combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.
Christian Dior Couture in Paris seeks a Product Development Assistant (Internship) — Women's Ready-to-Wear. Full-time, hybrid role starting September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the women's ready-to-wear development team in daily operations and in the preparation of seasonal collections.
- Process and archive sketches: photocopy, scan, clean up artwork in Photoshop and file in the development dossiers.
- Distribute sketches and fitting photographs to external ateliers and internal teams; coordinate transfers between studio and workshops.
- Maintain and update the toile/sample tracking table and the overall collection plan.
- Organize external maker receptions and fittings (space reservations, racks and logistics); assist in show fittings.
- Photograph and reference fitting images, upload and catalogue photos on the shared network.
- Prepare and update collection boards for attributions and support coordination with the studio and ateliers.
- Assist in the organisation and execution of collection shootings and participate in referencing looks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's level education (Bac+3) in fashion design, product development, merchandising or related field.
- Proven proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign; strong command of Pack Office; PLM experience is a plus.
- Professional command of English; Italian is an advantage.
- Highly organised, autonomous, dynamic, with strong prioritisation skills and attention to detail.
- Availability to start the internship in September 2026; full-time commitment expected.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates; no substantial prior professional experience required but prior academic project work or internships in fashion/product development is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in fashion, product development, merchandising, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creative ambition and collaborative excellence. Employees operate in a fastidious, international environment where design rigor and attention to detail are paramount, and where professional development is encouraged within a heritage luxury brand.
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