Assistant — Communication & International VM Coordination (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading French luxury fashion house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the LVMH group, the Maison combines heritage craftsmanship with global retail operations and a commitment to creative excellence. It operates internationally across boutiques and flagship stores, sustaining a strong reputation for design leadership and meticulous presentation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Visual Merchandising (VM) Merchandising Visual department’s international coordination and communications activities.
• Contribute to the roll-out and harmonisation of the Maison’s VM strategy across the global retail network.
• Track and manage photo and video assets in collaboration with internal communications teams and external vendors.
• Draft and maintain visual identity guidelines for retail (music, video, advertising campaigns) addressed to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Worldwide (WW) zones to pilot and monitor VM identity and communications projects.
• Support the Props & Architecture Project Manager in the development of new props and store architecture elements.
• Prepare guidelines and training booklets for props launches; update the props catalogue and related training materials.
• Assist on worldwide store opening projects linked to props and architectural implementation.
• Maintain and update WW databases related to props, visual identity and architecture in cooperation with head office and zonal teams.
• Collaborate with on‑site VM teams in regions and provide transversal project support to the Coordination VM department.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a communication, marketing or business school (apprenticeship/alternance format).
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Previous experience or internships in fashion/luxury retail preferred.
• Strong organisational skills, responsiveness and aptitude for collaborative, cross‑functional work.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic-design tools.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level — no extensive professional experience required; prior internships or coursework in fashion, luxury, communications or merchandising are advantageous.

Education

Student in a communication, marketing or business school (apprenticeship/alternance enrolment required).

Culture

The Maison emphasises craft, creativity and impeccable presentation, cultivating an environment where heritage and innovation intersect. The workplace values collaboration across disciplines and international exchange, and it promotes inclusion and the professional development of its talents.