Francis Kurkdjian Project Manager, Industrialization and Catalog Management

Paris • France

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a distinguished member of the LVMH group and the Comité Colbert, is a prestigious name in the world of luxury fragrances. Established in 2009, the Maison is renowned for its unique perfume collection, crafted with the utmost dedication to the traditions of French perfumery. With a presence in nearly 1,000 of the world's most prestigious retail locations, the company is experiencing significant growth, offering employees stimulating missions and the opportunity to develop new skills. Maison Francis Kurkdjian is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, valuing diversity as a cornerstone of its success.

1. Lead the technical analysis of risks associated with the manufacturing and packaging of new products, implementing action plans to mitigate these risks.
2. Oversee industrial trials and pre-series to validate project feasibility, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
3. Draft and validate product specifications in collaboration with internal teams and subcontractors.
4. Define and develop tertiary packaging modes, contributing to the creation of efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.
5. Implement projects to evaluate and improve the conformity of packaging to subcontractor specifications, enhancing production fluidity.
6. Lead the update of packaging in response to regulatory or technical changes, assessing financial impacts and managing stock transitions.
7. Serve as the interface between Development, Planning, Quality, Purchasing teams, and subcontractors, coordinating efforts to resolve packaging challenges.
8. Facilitate meetings and debriefings, ensuring the implementation of identified and validated actions.

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with a strong interest in industrial techniques and project management.
2. Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the cosmetics industry.
3. Knowledge of packaging materials and conditioning lines.
4. Experience in industrial and conditioning site operations is advantageous.
5. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects.

1. Fluency in English.
2. Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and dynamic with strong analytical and creative abilities.
3. Recognized leadership and team coordination skills.

A minimum of 5 years in project management, ideally within the cosmetics industry.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.

The position offers a hybrid working mode with a permanent contract based in Paris. It includes regular travel to subcontractors and suppliers, approximately twice a week.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and all employees can thrive. The company values the unique talents and perspectives of its workforce, recognizing that these contribute to the richness and success of the Maison.