Francis Kurkdjian Product Assistant - Fragrance Collections

About Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual development of new products, packaging ideas, mood boards, and point-of-sale support materials
• Conduct regular exchanges with creative agencies and designers for 3D mock-ups, artwork, and presentation materials to the artistic directors
• Monitor market trends continuously, conduct competitive benchmarking studies and market research to inform creative strategy and exceed industry standards
• Provide operational support for product launch advancement in collaboration with product managers and internal departments including procurement, packaging development, laboratory, regulatory, supply chain, and communications
• Create and maintain execution documents, assist in preparation of fragrance and bath/body newsletters, and support comprehensive 360° launch planning including digital activation, print, photography shoot preparation, and post-production oversight
• Deliver daily administrative and operational support to the team with strong versatility and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Execute time-sensitive special projects such as business reviews for major franchises and retailers
• Conduct qualitative studies on trends, competitive benchmarking, and market analysis to support development strategy
• Perform periodic quantitative performance analysis on product categories and consolidate information for the annual Brand Review
• Synthesize and present structured findings to support decision-making and team presentations

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed BAC+4/BAC+5 level studies (business school, IAE, university, or equivalent)
• Minimum 6 months prior experience in product marketing, ideally in fragrance, cosmetics, or luxury sectors
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and demonstrated passion for fragrance and luxury
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous assignments
• Proactive mindset with capacity to take responsibility and propose solutions independently
• Strong analytical aptitude with comfort interpreting numerical data and synthesizing complex information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Proficiency in standard office software and interest in creating visual supports such as mock-ups and mood boards
• Operational English proficiency

Skills

Experience

Entry-level to junior, with minimum 6 months of prior product marketing experience preferred

Education

BAC+4 or BAC+5 level qualification (business school, IAE, university, or equivalent)

Workplace

Culture

Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.

About Cerulean

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