Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Project 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

• Lead the planning, production, and execution of visual merchandising projects including concept stores, pop-ups, window installations, in-store animations, and events
• Manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation from briefing through installation and dismantling
• Oversee material sourcing, prototyping, logistics, installation, and on-site execution with meticulous attention to quality
• Coordinate with production agencies, contractors, and suppliers to ensure high-quality output and flawless execution
• Partner closely with Marketing, Retail, and Central Creative teams to translate brand concepts into compelling physical environments
• Ensure all executions reflect the brand's image, craftsmanship, and luxury positioning through rigorous design review
• Identify, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, agencies, and production partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Retail, Store Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and purchase orders with rigorous cost control
• Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments for pop-ups, concept stores, and event spaces
• Supervise installations, event setup, and dismantling on-site, ensuring premium execution and real-time problem resolution
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, legal, and operational requirements for all installations and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing sizeable corporate productions, large-scale events, pop-ups, and window installations
• Proven track record in end-to-end vendor management and budget management
• Solid technical knowledge of AV, LED, lighting, and power systems
• Proficiency in design and 3D software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and 3D modeling tools
• Deep understanding of luxury brand standards with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to translate high-level briefs into market-level execution while maintaining brand consistency
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
• Architecture or Space design experience preferred

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale corporate productions, pop-up activations, window installations, and experiential events. Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project delivery, vendor negotiation, and budget management within luxury or premium retail environments.

Education

Not specified; architecture, spatial design, or related discipline preferred but not mandatory.

Workplace

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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