Men's RTW Tailoring Studio Assistant
Christian Dior Couture in Paris seeks a Men's RTW Tailoring Studio Assistant (Internship) to support menswear design, sketching and fittings.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is a globally recognised couture and ready-to-wear Maison within the LVMH group, celebrated for its heritage craftsmanship, visionary design and exacting standards. The House operates internationally across design, ateliers and retail, championing creativity, technical excellence and a refined luxury aesthetic.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Men's RTW tailoring team through the full creative cycle, from research and concepting to prototype follow-up.
- Produce sketches, renderings and technical drawings using Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator.
- Support 3D mockup review and iteration, liaising with technical and prototyping teams to monitor samples.
- Prepare materials for design fittings: create boards, set up mock-ups and receive prototypes.
- Assist in collection preparation for Fashion Week and other key presentations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments (atelier, patternmaking, production) to ensure smooth workflow.
- Organise team meetings and prepare visual presentations.
- Perform day-to-day studio tasks to maintain studio efficiency and document design decisions.
Qualifications
- BA or MA in Fashion Design; a valid internship agreement from the candidate's educational institution is mandatory.
- Completed at least one graduation collection or equivalent studio experience.
- Hands-on experience in sewing and garment construction.
- Very strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a studio environment.
- Portfolio submission is required; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship: candidates should be early-career (Débutant) but must have completed at least one graduation collection or possess prior experience in a design studio; practical sewing and sample-handling experience is expected.
Education
BA or MA in Fashion Design (valid internship agreement from current school required).
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative ambition and collaborative discipline, where technical excellence and aesthetic invention are paramount. Christian Dior Couture promotes inclusion and diversity across the organisation and has an active commitment to the employment and integration of people with disabilities.