- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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 Manager for its PAPH product development department, overseeing the development of the Dior Men formalwear shirt and sportswear trouser categories. This permanent, full-time, on-site role in Paris includes managing a junior product manager.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee collection development, ensuring deadlines, model quality and budget requirements are met.
- Act as the point of contact for manufacturers, the studio, marketing and production.
- Coordinate styles developed in the in-house workshop.
- Prepare and participate in fittings with the studio, taking notes.
- Code and manage data updates in the PLM system at every development stage.
- Participate in style standardization with production for handover.
- Manage and monitor the collection budget.
- Manage a junior product manager.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of product development experience.
- Degree from a fashion or business school, at Bac+4/5 level.
- Proactive, rigorous and organized, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills; dynamic and able to work as part of a team.
- Product sensitivity and sound technical knowledge.
- Fluent English required; Italian is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM.
- Ideally available from early January 2027.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of product development experience.
Education
Bac+4/5 degree from a fashion or business school.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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