Diptyque Product Innovation and Technology Transformation Manager

About Diptyque

Founded in Paris in 1961 by Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant, Diptyque is a fragrance and lifestyle maison distinguished by its artistic heritage, imaginative storytelling and exacting craftsmanship. From its historic boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the house has cultivated an international presence through perfumes, scented candles and objects for the home. As an employer, Diptyque brings together talents across fragrance development, design, retail and corporate functions, united by an appreciation for beauty and the sensory experience. Its distinctive universe offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a Parisian maison where creativity, attention to detail and thoughtful client relationships underpin the brand’s identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Build and lead market intelligence on innovative materials, diffusion technologies and CSR innovations.
• Organize brainstorming and prospecting sessions.
• Maintain the Innovation Ideas Book.
• Participate in innovation and foresight trade shows.
• Prepare and lead Innovation Committees.
• Evaluate innovations in packaging and devices, industrial processes, formulas, raw materials and fragrances, diffusion, and sensory experiences.
• Assess innovations against technical, CSR, cost, design and feasibility criteria.
• Develop prospecting briefs and ensure concepts reach maturity.
• Lead strategic innovation projects.
• Oversee the design, optimization and qualification of diffusion systems, transforming innovative solutions into high-performance, reliable, eco-designed and commercially viable devices.
• Coordinate intellectual property processes for relevant innovations with the legal department and associated experts.
• Coordinate laboratory trials, technical tests, and packaging and formula feasibility assessments.
• Oversee the initial NPL process milestones for innovations.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, laboratories and technical partners.
• Lead cross-functional projects to reduce products’ environmental footprint, including initiatives such as eliminating excess packaging.
• Drive eco-design initiatives to rethink product materials, components, processes and end of life, working with internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct value analyses to improve product functionality while reducing costs, complexity, environmental impact and material use.
• Identify and activate technical, economic, ergonomic and environmental optimization levers across the product lifecycle.
• Track project progress, compliance and impact by establishing clear action plans, indicators and reviews.
• Promote eco-design and optimization best practices across the company and support change management.
• Align annually with sponsors on expectations.
• Report progress to management quarterly.
• Prepare budget decisions and business cases.
• Manage documentation and the Innovation Teams space.
• Report to sponsors.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification.
• Significant experience in innovation, transformation, new concept and product development, and strategic project management, ideally gained in an international environment and/or the luxury sector.
• Mastery of innovation management methodologies and tools, from opportunity identification through deployment of tangible solutions.
• Strong knowledge of materials, formulations, processes, NPL, CSR, Design Thinking and innovation techniques.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Ability to develop and present strategic recommendations, create impactful presentations and advocate for projects with decision-makers at different levels.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to turn ideas into operational, value-creating projects.
• Technical expertise in beauty and luxury, materials, formulation, processes, NPL, CSR, Design Thinking and innovative materials.
• Cross-functional leadership, sound judgment, rigor and creativity.

Skills

Experience

Significant experience in innovation, transformation, new concept and product development, and strategic project management.

Education

Higher education qualification.

Culture

Diptyque’s workplace culture is shaped by its Parisian artistic heritage, combining creative expression with a meticulous approach to fragrance, design and storytelling. Across its métiers, the Maison places emphasis on curiosity, craftsmanship and attention to detail, inviting employees to bring its distinctive universe to life through thoughtful client experiences.

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