Print & Graphic Textile Design Assistant (Internship)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading French haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear house within the LVMH ecosystem. The Maison is recognised for its artisanal savoir-faire, creative leadership and global retail and atelier presence. As an employer it emphasises craftsmanship, creativity and the development of design talent across multidisciplinary teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage incoming artwork files, ensuring proper organisation, version control and distribution to internal teams and external vendors.
• Coordinate print development for Men's RTW textiles, acting as primary liaison between vendors and the internal design/development teams.
• Create CADs and digital print artwork using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; produce colourways and re-colour existing prints to meet collection requirements.
• Prepare and update detailed technical sheets and documentation for transmission to development and launch teams.
• Verify print and colour quality throughout the development process and follow up on samples and corrections.
• Manage project planning and priorities to meet collection deadlines and support the MRTW team with day-to-day coordination and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Print Design, Textile Design or a closely related discipline (a valid internship agreement from the candidate's school is mandatory).
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and textile/print artwork experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Keen eye for colour, print composition and technical detail; proactive and rigorous approach to quality control.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors, files and deadlines.
• Fluency in French and/or English; Italian is a strong plus.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates; professional experience is not required but demonstrated academic and portfolio work in print/textile design is expected.

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Print Design, Textile Design or a related field; valid internship agreement from the candidate's educational institution is mandatory.

Culture

The Maison combines heritage couture craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and high-performance standards. The workplace values meticulous attention to detail, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship, alongside a commitment to inclusion and diversity, including measures to support employment of people with disabilities.