Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the Southern Europe Visual Merchandising team and maintain standards across all points of sale.
• Implement visual directives from Paris across Southern Europe points of sale.
• Build strong relationships with boutique management teams to align Visual Merchandising with business strategy and sales objectives.
• Manage Southern Europe Visual Merchandising budgets with the Finance team.
• Source suppliers for Visual Merchandising implementation and production in line with Paris guidelines and budget.
• Organize Visual Merchandising training across Southern Europe for delivery by boutique Visual Merchandising ambassadors.
• Manage seasonal window-scheme changeovers.
• Organize the manufacture of Visual Merchandising tools where required.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of Visual Merchandising tools, tracking their location and storage.
• Plan seasonal window décor across all categories, liaising with the Paris-based Design team and local suppliers.
• Organize, oversee, and manage all Visual Merchandising tools and suppliers.
• Oversee Visual Merchandising implementation for events in Southern Europe.
• Report weekly to the Paris head office on Visual Merchandising activities.
• Guide Visual Merchandising ambassadors in executing visual standards, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to maintain Dior’s Visual Merchandising excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of Visual Merchandising and people management experience within a multi-category luxury fashion house.
• Proven ability to lead an experienced and capable team.
• Proven ability to manage Visual Merchandising productions and financial budgets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for Christian Dior and its collections.
• Strong knowledge of fashion and trends.
• Knowledge of window décor design and building techniques and materials.
• Availability to work late nights when required.
• Experience with back-office management.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years of Visual Merchandising and people management experience within a multi-category luxury fashion house; minimum 5 years of previous experience.

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.

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