Christian Dior Strategic Projects Assistant – Retail Development
- Location
- Île-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
Neuilly-Sur-Seine - Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 21, 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.
Strategic Projects Assistant internship at Parfums Christian Dior, Paris. Support retail distribution strategy and development initiatives starting January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support preparation of strategic presentations for executive committees and LVMH Group leadership
- Assist in conducting strategic studies addressing business, organizational, and operational challenges for senior management
- Coordinate distribution network expansion and renovation projects, including investment documentation preparation, project pipeline tracking, and process optimization
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering school or business school program
- Ideally one prior internship or professional experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, business analysis, or luxury industry retail/digital/CRM project management
- Fluent French and English
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Open-minded with strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit
- Demonstrated sensitivity to luxury brand positioning and customer experience/retail concepts
- Data analysis aptitude
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; candidates may have completed one prior internship or short professional engagement in consulting, business analysis, or luxury retail
Education
Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in an engineering school or business school program
Workplace
This is a France-based position, with proximity to Paris.
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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