Description
Our client is a global leader within the fragrance industry.
Working directly with and under the guidance of a Master Perfumer, the Assistant Perfumer provides day-to-day organizational, administrative, project, and creative support that enables the Perfumer to operate efficiently and remain focused on fragrance creation and customer priorities.
For a high-performing individual who demonstrates the appropriate technical aptitude, olfactive ability, creativity, discipline, and commitment to the craft, this role may provide a pathway to formal mentorship and future progression into a Junior Perfumer/Perfumer position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Perfumer Support
- Provide dedicated day-to-day support to the Master Perfumer and execute assigned priorities accurately and promptly.
- Organize and maintain the Perfumer's daily workflow, project priorities, fragrance submissions, evaluations, meetings, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare materials, documentation, references, samples, and other information needed by the Perfumer for creative and customer-related work.
- Maintain organized records of fragrance projects, modifications, evaluations, submissions, and Perfumer notes.
- Track open requests and action items and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with Evaluation, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Laboratory, Regulatory, and other functions on behalf of or at the direction of the Perfumer.
- Assist the Perfumer in preparing for internal evaluations, customer meetings, presentations, and creative sessions.
- Manage administrative details associated with the Perfumer's projects and daily activities.
- Capture and organize notes, decisions, modifications, and next steps from fragrance evaluations and discussions.
- Ensure information provided to the Perfumer is complete, accurate, organized, and readily accessible.
Perfumery Development & Exposure
- Observe and learn the fragrance development process directly from the Perfumer.
- Develop familiarity with fragrance terminology, olfactive families, raw materials, accords, market products, and fragrance applications.
- Participate in fragrance evaluations and smelling sessions as directed.
- Maintain personal olfactive notes and learning materials as appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of how a Perfumer interprets briefs, evaluates modifications, responds to feedback, and develops fragrances.
- Build knowledge of the fragrance industry, competitive products, consumer trends, and customer expectations.
- Demonstrate increasing knowledge and understanding of perfumery through observation, study, practice, and feedback.
- Participate in structured or informal mentoring opportunities as determined by the Perfumer and management.
Administrative & Project Coordination
- Maintain calendars, schedules, project lists, fragrance references, documentation, and other organizational tools supporting the Perfumer.
- Coordinate samples, project materials, meetings, and follow-up activities.
- Enter and maintain accurate project information within applicable company systems.
- Help prioritize incoming requests based on direction from the Perfumer.
- Communicate professionally with internal partners regarding deadlines, project status, information requests, and follow-up.
- Handle sensitive formulas, customer information, projects, and business information with strict confidentiality.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Perfumer or management.
Education & Experience
- Strong interest in fragrance and a demonstrated desire to pursue perfumery as a career.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work on-site in the New York office five days per week.
- Degree or coursework in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Fragrance, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Fine Arts, Design, or another relevant discipline.
- Exposure to fragrance, sensory science, cosmetics, beauty, luxury goods, consumer products, or related industries through internships, coursework, or independent study.
- Demonstrated interest in olfactive training or fragrance raw materials.
