Christian Dior Talent Acquisition Manager – US Retail
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $110,000–120,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 31, 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.
Talent Acquisition Manager – US Retail at Christian Dior Couture in New York. Lead luxury retail recruitment strategies with $110K–$120K salary plus benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate high-calibre retail talent across local markets, spanning from Client Advisors to Boutique Directors
- Achieve hiring KPIs, including fill rate and open times targets
- Develop and maintain comprehensive talent mapping for critical retail hubs, ensuring a continuous influx of prospective talent
- Conduct market immersion and boutique visits to proactively discover talent through direct engagement and strategic networking
- Anticipate regional talent demands across key markets, ensuring agile, high-touch, and elevated recruitment lifecycles
- Partner with leadership to forecast organisational needs and optimise hiring velocity without compromising quality
- Curate a white-glove recruitment journey that reflects luxury retail standards, ensuring exemplary candidate experience at every touchpoint
- Monitor productivity and key performance indicators for retail client advisors to inform talent strategies
- Collaborate with Human Resources Business Partners to champion succession planning and accelerate internal mobility
- Partner with the corporate HR team in Paris to co-develop innovative recruitment initiatives and employer branding tools
Qualifications
- Deep fluency in the luxury retail landscape and competitive market dynamics
- Demonstrated excellence in executive assessment, with the ability to rigorously evaluate and articulate candidate potential
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation acumen
- A natural connector with a proven ability to build enduring, high-trust relationships
- Results-driven mindset with a relentless focus on quality and accountability
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience, with prior agency experience preferred. Demonstrated track record in luxury retail talent acquisition with ability to source and engage senior retail leadership and boutique management.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 110,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; short- and long-term disability; employee discount programme; paid time off; volunteer time off; holidays; mental health and wellbeing support; family-friendly benefits; reproductive health care; child and elder care services; commuter benefits; 401(k) plans with employer contribution matching; employee referral programme.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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