Visual Merchandising Intern - London, UK
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Position Overview & Specifications
Christian Dior Couture offers more than a beautiful brand to our clients; we invite them to be part of the heritage, to share our passion for luxury and to be part of the Dior family. We look for the same desire in our employees, to have enthusiasm and passion about being part of the House of Dior.
We are currently seeking a VM Intern to complete a 6-12 month internship in London. The intern will report to the VM Management team and take a supporting role on all VM activities.
Responsibilities:
- To assist the Visual Merchandiser on site when changing the displays
- To be able to re-merchandise selected areas independently (following training by the Visual Merchandiser)
- To take care of the image of the boutique on a daily basis: to visit the shop in the morning, enforcing and overseeing product replenishment on a daily basis and to check if the highest standards of housekeeping are respected.
Events:
- To be involved in the creative process of events Layout.
- To support the setup of all promotional events, trunk show, show room presentations etc.
- Overnight work would be required up to Midnight and transportation provided at the end of the installation
Administrative support:
- To be responsible and follow-on administration tasks assigned.
- To complete inventory and management of the props areas in stores to be tidy and maintained.
- To take pictures of the stores and create books to send to Paris when required.
Profile
- Retail or VM first experience of minimum 6 months
- Strong Administration and Organization skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive problem solving and critical thinking
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment; remain adaptable at all times
- Attentive to details and appreciation of luxury goods market
- Flexible: willingness to participate in all activities (from lifting and moving boxes to working late hours when dressing windows)
Additional information
Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week). This includes nights and weekends when required.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Visual Merchandising Intern - London, UK roles across Christian Dior Couture's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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