Francis Kurkdjian Product Assistant Intern

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 new product development by creating prototypes and execution documentation in liaison with creative agencies, assembling mood boards, and proposing packaging and marketing concepts
• Track product launches alongside product managers and communicate with internal departments (purchasing, packaging development, formulation, laboratory, regulatory, supply chain) to ensure adherence to timelines and project progression
• Conduct competitive intelligence and trend analysis throughout the internship to inform understanding of market dynamics and contribute to development strategy formulation
• Perform quantitative analyses on the house's category performance and participate in the annual Brand Review
• Support comprehensive launch planning including digital and print activation, photography coordination, post-production follow-up, marketing communications, and presentations
• Provide operational and administrative support to the department

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed Master's-level studies (BAC+4/BAC+5) in business, marketing, or equivalent discipline
• Minimum six months of prior experience in product marketing or similar function
• Demonstrated passion for the luxury fragrance and cosmetics sector with strong aesthetic sensibility
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills with aptitude for numerical data
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities

Skills

Experience

The candidate should have completed at least six months of prior professional experience in product marketing or a closely related product management function, demonstrating successful project ownership and proactive execution in a structured environment.

Education

Currently pursuing or holder of a Master's degree (BAC+4 or BAC+5) from a business school, university programme (IAE), or equivalent higher education institution.

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.

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