Junior Perfumer - Fine Fragrance

Robertet, Inc. • New York, NY

4h • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Perfumer is an entry-level developmental role for a recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in perfumery. Working directly under the guidance of a Master Perfumer, the role provides day-to-day organizational, administrative, project, and creative support so the Perfumer can focus on fragrance creation and customer priorities. The Junior Perfumer will learn about the creative perfumery process, including its discipline, terminology, materials, processes, and professional expectations, through close collaboration with an experienced Perfumer.

The successful candidate is responsive, organized, intellectually curious, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast-paced creative environment. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, careful listening, precise execution of direction, and the ability to anticipate the Perfumer’s needs. The position does not initially include independent responsibility for creating or modifying fragrance formulas. Formula creation may be introduced over time through an approved development plan, based on demonstrated capability and readiness. High performance and appropriate technical aptitude, olfactive ability, creativity, discipline, and commitment may lead to formal mentorship and future progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or recent completion of an appropriate university program.
• 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.
• Ability to follow direction precisely, execute quickly, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, deadline-driven creative environment.
• Ability to handle confidential formulas, customer information, projects, and business information discreetly.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated day-to-day support to the Master Perfumer and accurately and promptly execute assigned priorities.
• Organize and maintain the Perfumer’s workflow, project priorities, fragrance submissions, evaluations, meetings, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare materials, documentation, references, samples, and information needed 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 follow up proactively to help 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 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 accessible.
• 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, and 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 growing knowledge of perfumery through observation, study, practice, and feedback; participate in mentoring opportunities as determined by the Perfumer and management.
• 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 in 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 formulas, customer information, projects, and business information with strict confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Perfumer or management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits package.
• Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve a career.
• Benefits packages focused on health and wellness, emotional well-being, and savings for current and future goals.
• Opportunity to participate in a paid volunteer day supporting local community initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level