Global product development assistant Kilian Paris - GLOBAL BRANDS

Job description

As a Fragrance Product Development Assistant, you will support the Product Development team throughout the lifecycle of fragrance projects, from initial concept to launch. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of fragrance projects in close collaboration with internal teams (Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Procurement, Supply Chain, Creative, Retail, Education) and external partners (perfume houses, creative and mock-up agencies), ensuring clear cross-functional coordination and smooth project execution
• Participating in olfactory evaluations and supporting the follow-up of fragrance development
• Assisting in packaging development with strong attention to detail (sample evaluations and follow-up, artwork development…)
• Conducting competitive analysis and market research on fragrances, trends, and innovations
• Contributing to concept development through research, mood boards creation, and naming proposals
• Preparing presentations, product decks, and supporting the preparation of meetings
• Managing fragrance and packaging samples, including ordering, tracking, and coordinating deliveries and shipments
• Updating and maintaining existing product collections, ensuring accuracy of information, formulations, and packaging details

This internship offers a hands-on experience in the creation of luxury fragrances within a dynamic and creative environment.

REQUIRED QUALITY:

• Student in a Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field
• A first experience in marketing; fragrance marketing development is a plus, beauty / project management experience is valued
• Fluent in French and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Profile

• Strong interest in fragrance, beauty, and the luxury universe
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong sense of prioritization in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership
• Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in product creation and innovation
• Strong analytical skills, combined with sensitivity to brand image, aesthetics, and storytelling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-player mindset

Benefits

• Located in 75001, Paris with up to 2 days of remote work per week.
• 70% reimbursement of your transportation costs
• Salary up to 1,400 euros & numerous product benefits throughout your internship

To learn more about the Estée Lauder Companies group, we invite you to click on the following link: https://www.elcompanies.com/fr