Christian Dior Senior Product Manager, Men's Outerwear & Outdoor
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 3, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is the flagship fashion house of the Dior group and a maison within the LVMH portfolio, recognised for its couture heritage, ready-to-wear, leather goods and menswear. The maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global creative direction and maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices, including initiatives to employ people with disabilities.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Senior Product Manager, Men's Outerwear & Outdoor in Paris to lead outerwear product development and a small product team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development for Dior Men Outerwear and special outdoor projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines, quality standards and budgetary constraints.
- Act as the primary interface with the design studio, external manufacturers and materials/components development teams to drive technical execution.
- Organise and participate in fit sessions and fittings; document outcomes and follow through on technical changes.
- Maintain and update development tools and PLM records, including codification of models and creation/updating of nomenclatures and specifications.
- Coordinate shipment of fabrics and components to production sites and oversee supplier follow-up.
- Conduct price and cost analyses to support margin and sourcing decisions; manage allocated product development budgets.
- Contribute to garment standardisation in collaboration with the production department to ensure producibility.
- Line-manage one product manager and supervise an intern; provide coaching and day-to-day leadership.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac +4/5) from a recognised fashion or business school, or equivalent professional experience.
- Fluent English (required); Italian is a strong advantage.
- Minimum five years' experience in product development for sportswear/outerwear.
- Demonstrable product sensitivity and technical understanding of outerwear construction and materials.
- Proven ability to propose technical solutions in support of creative intent while managing constraints.
- Highly organised, rigorous, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines; excellent interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in product development for sportswear or outerwear, with experience managing small teams and coordinating across design, materials, suppliers and production.
Education
Master's level degree (Bac+4/5) in fashion, product development, design, business or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture blends haute couture craftsmanship with international commercial ambition, fostering a highly creative yet exacting workplace. The maison emphasises teamwork across creative and technical disciplines and promotes inclusivity and professional development.
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