LVMH Fragrance Brands Color Technician

Beauvais • France

Thursday, December 18, 2025

LVMH Fragrance Brands encompasses two iconic beauty houses: Parfums Givenchy and KENZO Parfums. As part of the LVMH Group, a global leader in luxury goods, these brands are renowned for their unique expertise and heritage in fragrance, makeup, and skincare. LVMH Fragrance Brands also serves as an incubator for 'New Ventures' projects, fostering innovation and creativity. Joining this esteemed group means being inspired by the couture legacy of these houses, participating in a positive transformation, and being empowered to unleash creativity while upholding the high standards of operational excellence shared across the LVMH ecosystem.

1. Develop and validate color formulations for makeup products.
2. Select and acquire raw materials, ensuring compliance with application-specific regulations.
3. Conduct colorimetric formulation trials in the laboratory in alignment with LVMH R&D guidelines.
4. Submit formulation trials for marketing validation and adjust formulas based on feedback.
5. Establish precise production formulas, optimizing cost and performance.
6. Monitor the stability of approved formulas through testing and analysis.
7. Transmit bulk nomenclatures to R&D via Optiva and provide physical reference samples.
8. Produce marketing samples in the laboratory for presentations and evaluations.
9. Provide validated color samples to the packaging development team for compatibility and aesthetics.
10. Participate in the validation of colors during pilot and initial bulk productions, both internally and externally.
11. Validate and correct subcontracted bulk formulas, ensuring quality standards are met.
12. Conduct stability tests on subcontracted formulas, adapting protocols as needed, and manage derogation requests.
13. Prepare and send 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.
3. Excellent knowledge of cosmetic quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

1. Mastery of colorimetry and formulation techniques.
2. Optical quality and analysis of texture and organoleptic properties.
3. Proficiency in SAP and Excel software.
4. Creativity and ability to integrate technical constraints.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration ability.
6. Attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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.

The role offers a dynamic work environment within a leading luxury group, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with iconic beauty brands.

LVMH Fragrance Brands fosters a culture of determination, agility, realism, and empathy. Employees are encouraged to embody these key attitudes daily, contributing to a supportive and innovative workplace where entrepreneurial spirit and creativity are highly valued.