Christian Dior Visual Identity Apprentice — Visual Merchandising
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
About Christian Dior
Maison Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear and leather goods. The Maison projects a global retail footprint and a highly creative, craftsmanship-led culture, operating within the wider Dior group and sustaining an international network of boutiques and headquarters teams.
Christian Dior Couture in Paris seeks a Visual Identity Apprentice — Visual Merchandising (alternance) to support international VM coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Visual Merchandising (VM) Coordination team in disseminating and harmonizing the Maison’s VM strategy across the global store network.
- Manage video and photographic assets in collaboration with the in-house communications teams and external service providers.
- Draft and maintain VM guidelines for in-store visual identity elements (music, video, advertising campaigns) and ensure alignment with zone teams.
- Support Props & Architecture projects: track development of new props, update props catalogue and training booklets, and produce launch guidelines.
- Coordinate and update worldwide databases related to props, visual identity and store architecture; liaise with head office and regional VM teams.
- Provide transversal support to the Coordination VM department on international projects and new store openings.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a work-study (alternance) program in business, communications, design or graphic design.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Prior internship or exposure to fashion/luxury retail is strongly preferred.
- Highly organized, responsive, and able to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; suitable for candidates at the beginning of their career. Prior internships or practical experience in fashion or luxury retail are an advantage.
Education
Enrolment in a business school, communications program, or design/graphic design school (work‑study/alternance format preferred).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a creative, craftsmanship-driven environment where heritage and innovation converge. Teams are collaborative and internationally oriented, with a strong emphasis on excellence, creativity and inclusion.
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