Christian Dior Product Development Specialist — Jersey (Menswear)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
About %s
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic haute couture and luxury fashion maison renowned for craftsmanship, visionary design and global influence. Part of the LVMH group, the House sustains a broad international presence across ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, and cultivates artisanal expertise alongside modern product and retail operations.
Christian Dior Couture in Paris seeks a Product Development Specialist — Jersey (Menswear) to drive knitwear collection development for Dior Men.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development of the jersey collection for Dior Men, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards and budgetary constraints.
- Act as primary interface with materials and components teams, external manufacturers, the design studio, marketing and production to coordinate development milestones.
- Attend and document fit sessions with the studio, providing detailed technical notes and follow-up actions.
- Coordinate shipment of materials and components to manufacturing sites and ensure traceability throughout the supply chain.
- Codify styles within the PLM system and create/update nomenclatures / bill of materials.
- Track invoices, maintain and update the product development budget and report on financial status.
- Support model standardization and normalization processes in collaboration with the production department.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience in jersey/knitwear product development, preferably within fashion and menswear.
- Degree (Bac +4/5) from a fashion or business school, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Fluent English required; Italian is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, rigor and the ability to prioritise to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership and ability to work cross-functionally in multidisciplinary teams.
- Product sensibility with solid technical knowledge of knitwear construction and materials.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in jersey or knitwear product development within the fashion industry, with prior exposure to menswear preferred.
Education
Bac +4/5 (Master’s level) from a fashion school, business school or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison prioritizes craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail while fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment. As part of LVMH’s portfolio, Christian Dior Couture values diversity and inclusion and blends couture heritage with contemporary product innovation.
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