Christian Dior Trade Merchandising Trainee

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Jul 3, 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.

Parfums Christian Dior internship: Trade Merchandising Trainee in Dubai. Support retail animations and visual merchandising across the Middle East region.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and creation of trade animations, pop-ups, and retail events following brand guidelines
  • Develop 2D and 3D models and visuals using SketchUp and other design software
  • Adapt international visual merchandising guidelines to bespoke points of sale, window displays, and retail spaces
  • Support technical package development by reviewing design details and specifications
  • Monitor production timelines, coordinate material selection, and conduct quality control
  • Create bespoke presentations and opening books to guide retail stakeholders in animation implementation
  • Forecast visual merchandising elements based on marketing plans and seasonal campaigns
  • Deploy retail animations according to approved trade marketing plans with local adaptation

Qualifications

  • Graduated degree in Design or closely related field
  • Advanced proficiency with SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Competency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong written and verbal English communication
  • Demonstrated interest in retail and cosmetics industry
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic environment

Skills

SketchUp Photoshop Illustrator Microsoft Office CAD packages Visual merchandising design Retail animation design 2D and 3D modeling Brand guidelines compliance

Experience

Beginner level; no prior professional experience required. The candidate should demonstrate foundational design capability and a keen interest in the luxury retail and cosmetics sectors.

Education

Degree in Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, or related discipline.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.

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.

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Christian Dior

Christian Dior Trade Merchandising Trainee

Dubai, UAE

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