- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 29, 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 is seeking a Women's Ready-to-Wear Product Development Assistant to support collection development, coordinate with the studio and workshops, and assist with fittings and photoshoots. This full-time, six-month internship starts in March 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the development team with daily work and contribute to collection development.
- Organize sketches by photocopying originals, scanning, retouching them in Photoshop, and filing them in binders.
- Distribute sketches and fitting photographs to the workshops.
- Prepare and update the toile tracking spreadsheet.
- Organize deliveries from external manufacturers, including reserving spaces and garment rails.
- Coordinate with the studio, coordination team, and workshops.
- Update collection boards ahead of allocations.
- Update the collection plan.
- Request the return of models from other departments, including press and archives, and track incoming and outgoing items.
- Help prepare show fittings.
- Take and catalogue fitting photographs, then file them on the network.
- Organize transfers between workshops and the studio.
- Help prepare collection photoshoots.
- Participate in collection photoshoots and catalogue the looks.
Qualifications
- At least a Bac+3 level of education.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign.
- Proficiency in Pack Office.
- Knowledge of PLM is preferred.
- Fluent English; Italian is a plus.
- Dynamic, autonomous, highly organized, and able to prioritize.
Skills
Education
At least a Bac+3 level of education.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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