Technical & Industrialization Manager — Women's Ready-to-Wear

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading luxury fashion house within the LVMH group, renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories that combine artisanal craftsmanship and modern innovation. The brand operates across international design, production and commercial teams, upholding exacting standards of quality and creative excellence. Christian Dior Couture also publicly affirms commitments to diversity and inclusive hiring practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate regular technical reviews with Product Development to anticipate and resolve industrialization challenges early in the collection cycle.
• Advise on assemblies, finishes, components, treatments and production flows; guide fabrics and components selection to ensure manufacturability when models require it.
• Develop and propose industrial solutions in parallel with Product Development when recommended approaches cannot be implemented.
• Work closely with the Costing team to identify and implement cost-optimisation opportunities without compromising quality.
• On showroom samples, identify unresolved industrialization issues and address them during standard fittings with Development and the Atelier.
• Manage follow-up actions for unresolved issues with dedicated timelines and communicate these to Planning teams.
• For Made in France models: participate in supplier allocations with Planning and Costing; ensure upstream and downstream quality controls; support suppliers and Planning teams to resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with the Technical Office in Italy on product finalisation and quality assurance with Italian suppliers; undertake periodic travel to Italy as required.

Qualifications

• Formal training in fashion trades with a specialization in Production / Industrialization.
• Minimum 10 years' proven experience in women's ready-to-wear (Prêt-à-Porter) industrialization/production.
• Deep technical knowledge of garments, fabrics and components specific to luxury womenswear.
• Demonstrated mastery of luxury women's RTW manufacturing processes and industrial production workflows.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously and to prioritise effectively.
• High sense of responsibility, precision, quality orientation and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work autonomously and cross-functionally in international teams.
• Fluent French and English (written and spoken); Italian is a strong advantage.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in technical development and industrialization within women's ready-to-wear for the luxury market.

Education

Professional training in Fashion Trades or equivalent, with specialization in Production / Industrialization.

Culture

Christian Dior Couture blends couture heritage with rigorous industrial and commercial practices, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, precision and creative excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment where technical rigour and cross‑disciplinary cooperation are valued; the brand also emphasises inclusive recruitment and diversity in the workplace.