Christian Dior Senior Pattern Maker CAD

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop patterns and technical specifications for ready-to-wear collections, customer orders, and VIP commissions
• Collaborate closely with pattern makers, seamstresses, workshop managers, technicians, and suppliers to ensure seamless production execution
• Create and transform patterns through flat and toile techniques; execute pattern adjustments and piece documentation
• Prepare technical sheets with assembly instructions and complete nomenclatures using PLM software
• Execute quality control on all developed models, ensuring adherence to Dior's rigorous standards and artistic vision
• Provide technical information to support the realization of garment specifications and production requirements
• Meet established deadlines while respecting the collection schedule and modulation system during peak periods
• Mentor junior pattern makers, apprentices, and new team members, transmitting brand expertise and best practices

Qualifications

• CAP, BEP, or Baccalauréat Professionnel in Fashion Métiers or Pattern Making/CAD/CAM
• Minimum 8–10 years of documented experience in pattern making or modeling in luxury fashion or haute couture
• Expert-level proficiency with specialized CAD software, particularly MODARIS LECTRA
• Advanced knowledge of textiles, fabrics, and textile behavior in garment construction
• Demonstrated ability to interpret design sketches with creative precision and execute technical challenges in pattern realization
• Strong grasp of garment assembly techniques
• Exceptional attention to detail, rigor, and precision in all deliverables

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 to 10 years of proven experience in pattern making or modeling within luxury fashion or haute couture environments, including demonstrated expertise in CAD-based pattern development, toile work, and technical garment production.

Education

CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle), BEP (Brevet d'Études Professionnelles), or Baccalauréat Professionnel in Métiers de la Mode, Modélisme-Patronage, or equivalent qualification in fashion pattern making and CAD/CAM.

Workplace

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.

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