Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Project Intern

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Intern
Posted
Apr 5, 2026

About Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior is the haute-parfumerie and cosmetics maison of the Dior group, operating within the LVMH family of maisons. Renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and a French luxury heritage, the brand combines artistic direction with global retail and spa experiences in a highly curated, design-led environment.

Parfums Christian Dior in Neuilly-sur-Seine seeks a Visual Merchandising Project Intern (6 months) for retail design — July 2026, on-site.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist studio designers in conceiving and developing permanent merchandising elements for Dior boutiques, multi-brand retail points and Dior Spas worldwide.
  • Produce technical documentation and execution plans for POS fixtures and displays using Illustrator and SketchUp.
  • Create and update planograms, adapt concepts into product declinations and author merchandising guidelines.
  • Prepare briefs for 3D illustrators, including sketches, technical plans and follow-up of deliverables.
  • Collaborate with marketing, architects, deployment teams and purchasing to ensure project alignment and feasibility.
  • Support preparation of merchandising presentations by building slide decks and tracking mock-ups.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master-level design program (Master 2 or DSAA), ideally with a retail specialisation.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to cosmetics and luxury brand universes.
  • Creativity and innovation with strong attention to detail.
  • Stakeholder management and collaborative teamwork skills.
  • Learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
  • Fluent command of English.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign SketchUp Technical drawing / execution plans Planogram development Presentation and deck preparation Briefing and following up on 3D illustration deliverables Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

Open to beginners and early-career candidates; suitable for students currently pursuing or recently completing a relevant design degree. No extensive professional experience required.

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master-level design programme (Master 2 or DSAA), preferably with a retail/visual merchandising major.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.

Culture

Parfums Christian Dior promotes an inclusive, design-led workplace that values creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration. The Maison emphasises diversity and respect as central to its identity, fostering an environment where different perspectives contribute to luxury innovation.

About Cerulean

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