Christian Dior Product Development Assistant, Women's Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 1, 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.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Product Development Assistant for the Women's Ready-to-Wear team in Paris. Begin September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the development team daily and participate in collection elaboration
- Classify sketches through photocopying, scanning, Photoshop refinement, and archival filing
- Distribute sketches and fitting photographs to workshops and ateliers
- Elaborate and update collection tracking tableaux
- Organize external supplier receptions, including space and garment rail reservations
- Liaise between studio, coordination department, and workshop teams
- Update collection boards in preparation for model assignments
- Update collection planning documentation
- Request and track model repatriation across departments (press, archives, etc.)
- Assist in organizing show fittings
- Photograph and reference fitting images, filing systematically on network drives
- Coordinate transfers between ateliers and studio
- Support collection shooting logistics and assist with style look referencing during photo sessions
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (Bac+3)
- Proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite
- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software knowledge preferred
- Fluent English
- Italian language a plus
- Demonstrated dynamism and independence
- Exceptional organizational skills and priority management
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; entry-level position suited for recent graduates.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac+3) required.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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