Christian Dior Scenography & Event Visual Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrances and cosmetics house of Maison Dior, operating within the wider luxury group. The brand combines haute parfumerie and cosmetics expertise with a strong heritage of French luxury, placing creativity, craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence at the centre of its product and retail experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop creative moodboards and visual concepts from marketing briefs, ensuring proposals align with the Maison’s aesthetic and brand identity (approx. 20%).
• Design and represent scenographic and retail-architecture concepts through sketches, technical drawings and 3D modelling (SketchUp) for in‑store installations, vitrines, podiums and pop‑ups (approx. 20%).
• Research materials, textures, colour palettes and visual references to enrich and authenticate artistic proposals (approx. 15%).
• Write precise production briefs for suppliers and partners (modelmakers, printers, 3D studios) to secure faithful realisation of concepts (approx. 10%).
• Produce merchandising guidelines and technical plans for POS elements using Adobe tools (Illustrator) to guarantee consistent execution across markets (approx. 15%).
• Support international markets in deploying on‑site activations by analysing needs and recommending tailored scenographic solutions (approx. 10%).
• Contribute to the conception and execution of exceptional retail dispositifs — exclusive windows, pop‑ups and event podiums — for targeted store environments (approx. 10%).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (Bac+4 / Bac+5) in design, interior architecture, spatial design or equivalent.
• First academic or professional experience in design, visual merchandising or scenography is preferred.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong creative sensibility with a demonstrated eye for detail and spatial composition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
• Adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple small projects in parallel.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level — candidate should have at least an academic portfolio and ideally a first internship or practical project experience in design, visual merchandising or scenography. This apprenticeship is intended for an early-career talent currently completing a Master’s-level programme.

Education

Enrolled in a Master’s programme (Bac+4 / Bac+5) in design, interior architecture, spatial design or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

The Maison fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous attention to detail, underpinned by an inclusive and collaborative ethos. Teams are encouraged to innovate while respecting the aesthetic codes and excellence that define the brand.

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