Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Director
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 15, 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.
Christian Dior Couture, Paris: In-Store Visual Merchandising Manager leading visual strategy at 30 Avenue Montaigne. Full-time CDI role managing team of 3.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead visual merchandising strategy in collaboration with headquarters teams and the European Visual Merchandising Manager, ensuring brand consistency and the integrity of the maison's aesthetic codes
- Oversee the design, implementation, and regular refinement of visual installations across all product categories, including window displays, product placement, and seasonal launches while maintaining the highest standards of the house
- Manage window and fixture changes, product launches, and special event activations in alignment with business priorities and commercial objectives
- Conduct regular reporting on visual merchandising installations, analyzing their commercial impact through KPI tracking and optimization
- Spearhead innovation initiatives by collaborating with headquarters teams to pilot new visual merchandising concepts and technologies
- Support business development by maintaining visibility of inventory levels, identifying strategic merchandising opportunities, and analyzing competitive visual standards in the luxury sector
- Build and maintain regular communication with the store team regarding visual merchandising activities, strategic objectives, and business implications
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a team of three in-store visual merchandisers, fostering professional growth and capability enhancement
- Implement training programs and provide resources to enhance the sales competencies of visual and retail personnel
- Cultivate a collaborative team culture emphasizing communication, cooperation, and collective excellence in a demanding luxury environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) in business administration, visual merchandising, or fashion design from an accredited institution
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in visual merchandising within luxury retail boutiques
- At least 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience leading teams in a retail or visual merchandising context
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software including InDesign and Photoshop
- Fluency in both French and English (required)
- Demonstrated sensitivity and expertise in fashion and luxury aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to organize complex projects and campaigns across multiple product categories simultaneously
- Strong creative thinking combined with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a demanding, evolving luxury retail environment
- Capacity for relational intelligence and emotional awareness in managing diverse teams
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in visual merchandising within luxury retail boutiques, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Experience leading cross-functional teams and executing complex visual campaigns in a luxury fashion environment is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) in business administration, visual merchandising, or fashion design from an accredited school of commerce or fashion institution.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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