Christian Dior Senior Pattern Maker
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 4, 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 Senior Pattern Maker for Paris menswear workshops. Permanent role, 8–10+ years experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Interpret and construct volumes on wooden blocks based on studio sketches, collaborating with pattern makers and cutters to finalize toiles and patterns
- Guide and oversee the assembly process with lead seamstresses, adapting techniques to diverse materials and finishes
- Monitor quality optimization and propose technical solutions to enhance feasibility and final rendering
- Participate in fittings and ensure adherence to Dior's exacting standards for cut, finish, and construction
- Maintain production schedules established by workshop supervisors
- Mentor apprentices, junior artisans, and entry-level seamstresses, transferring specialized techniques and craftsmanship knowledge
- Collaborate with first hands, stylists, cutters, design office staff, and CAD/CAM specialists to achieve design intent
Qualifications
- Formal training in fashion design, pattern making, or tailoring (CAP, BEP, or professional baccalaureate in fashion/modelling/pattern making)
- Demonstrated mastery of pattern-making techniques, assembly, and garment construction
- Expert knowledge of fabrics, textiles, material behavior, and properties
- Command of industrial construction and assembly techniques
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong precision and quality standards
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and adapt to collection pace and seasonal demands
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in pattern making or a similar role within a luxury fashion manufacturing or haute couture atelier environment.
Education
Training in fashion, modelling, or pattern making (CAP, BEP, or professional baccalaureate qualification).
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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