LVMH Fragrance Brands Color Technician

Beauvais • France

Thursday, November 6, 2025

LVMH Fragrance Brands, a distinguished entity within the LVMH conglomerate, encompasses two iconic beauty houses: Parfums Givenchy and KENZO Parfums. These houses are renowned for their unique savoir-faire and heritage in fragrance, makeup, and skincare. As an incubator for 'New Ventures' projects, LVMH Fragrance Brands offers an inspiring environment where entrepreneurial spirit is nurtured, creativity is unleashed, and operational excellence is a shared standard across the LVMH ecosystem.

1. Develop and validate color formulations for makeup products.
2. Manage raw materials selection and acquisition, ensuring compliance with specific application regulations.
3. Conduct colorimetric formulation trials in the laboratory in alignment with LVMH R&D guidelines.
4. Submit formulation trials for marketing validation, incorporate feedback, and adjust formulas accordingly.
5. Define precise production formulas, optimizing cost and performance.
6. Monitor stability of approved formulas, conduct tests, and analyze results.
7. Transmit bulk nomenclatures to R&D via Optiva, providing physical reference samples.
8. Provide regular reporting to project coordinators and relevant departments on color development progress.
9. Produce laboratory samples for marketing presentations and evaluations.
10. Supply validated color samples to packaging development to ensure compatibility and aesthetics.
11. Participate in the validation of colors during pilot bulk production and initial manufacturing, both internally and externally.
12. Validate and correct subcontracted bulk formulas, ensuring quality standards compliance.
13. Conduct stability tests for subcontracted formulas, adapt protocols, and manage derogation requests if necessary.
14. Prepare and dispatch products and packs required for various development stages, ensuring traceability and security.

1. Higher education degree (Bac +2/ +3) from institutions like ITECH, ISIPCA, or equivalent, specializing in colorimetry, cosmetic formulation, or chemistry.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the makeup sector.

1. Expertise in cosmetic quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
2. Proficiency in colorimetry and formulation techniques.
3. Optical quality and analysis of texture and organoleptic properties of products.
4. Knowledge of SAP and Excel software.
5. Creativity and ability to integrate technical constraints.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
7. Meticulousness, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
8. Analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

A minimum of 3 years in a similar position, ideally within the makeup industry.

Higher education degree (Bac +2/ +3) in colorimetry, cosmetic formulation, or chemistry.

LVMH Fragrance Brands offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where creativity and entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged. Employees are empowered to develop their skills and grow within the company.

The workplace culture at LVMH Fragrance Brands is built on four key attitudes: Determination, Agility, Realism, and Empathy. Employees are encouraged to embody these values daily, fostering a positive transformation and elevating standards of excellence.