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Design professional with over 18 years of experience in the luxury and hospitality sectors, my career has allowed me to develop strategic and operational skills, particularly in art direction, team management, international project development, and visual strategy coordination in demanding markets.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Basic
Italian
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

Studio Mathilde Dumas
Founder & Creative Director
LUXURY GOODS
March 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Paris, France
With 18 years of experience in the International luxury world, I bring a unique dual expertise spanning hospitality and luxury sector driven by a passion for interior design, art and craftsmanship, luxury service, and gastronomy.

Today, as founder of Studio Mathilde Dumas, I support hoteliers, architects, and private clients in creating refined, immersive, and coherent experiences through:

- Interior design, scenopraphy & artistic direction
- International project management
- Procurement/Sourcing & team coordination
- Visual merchandising & brand strategy (resorts & retail concepts)

My vision: to craft spaces and experiences where luxury, lifestyle, and storytelling meet.
Hospitality Luxury Sector Brand Image Consulting
Christian Dior Couture
Global Visual Merchandising Director
LUXURY GOODS
November 2018 - June 2023 (4 years and 7 months)
Paris, France
I directed the global visual merchandising strategy, roadmap, and a budget of 40 million euros for the EMEA markets (revenue exceeding 2 billion euros).
❖ Member of the EMEA Executive Committee.
❖ Managed a team of 23 employees with operational reporting and training for 75 employees.
❖ Implemented visual identity and merchandising guidelines in over 125 stores across 23 countries.
❖ Oversaw the development, production, and installation of seasonal window displays and in-store promotions.
❖ Designed 1,685 different store displays in 2022, covering women's, men's, high jewelry, watchmaking, baby, and home collections.
❖ Coordinated EMEA events in collaboration with marketing teams (in-store activations, pop-up stores).
❖ Managed relationships with over 30 external agencies.
❖ Acted as a "Go Green" ambassador as part of the EMEA sustainability strategy.
Team Management Visual Strategy Budget Tracking Visual Merchandising Resort Development
Oetker Collection
Project Director
September 2024 - February 2025 (5 months)
Paris, France
Supervised projects for the Oetker Collection masterpieces: Le Bristol Paris, Le Château Saint-Martin in Vence, and Jumby Bay in Antigua.
❖ Sourced furniture, artworks, tableware, materials, and managed special collaborations.
❖ Coordinated with interior designers to ensure excellence in concept and execution.
❖ Defined and implemented the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) and OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment) strategy, thereby optimizing quality and customer experience.
Art Direction Materials Sourcing Furniture Sourcing Art Sourcing Project Management

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