Francis Kurkdjian Product Development Assistant

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

• Support the Collections & Image Department across operational and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to operational product development, including creating mock-ups with agencies, preparing and tracking production documents, developing mood boards, researching packaging ideas and marketing concepts, and proposing creative sales-support materials.
• Track product launches with product managers and liaise with internal teams—including Purchasing, Packaging Development, Formulation, Laboratory, Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain—to support timelines and project progress.
• Contribute to 360° planning for future launches, including digital and print activation, photoshoot assistance and post-production follow-up, drafting communication materials and marketing presentations, and collaborating with specialist teams.
• Conduct competitor monitoring and trend research to understand market dynamics and inform development strategy.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses of the Maison’s category performance and contribute to the annual Brand Review.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education at BAC+4/BAC+5 level in a business school, IAE, university or equivalent.
• A successful initial six-month experience in product marketing, ideally in a similar role.
• Passion for the luxury perfume and cosmetics sector, strong aesthetic sensibility and an active curiosity.
• Rigorous, organized, proactive and autonomous approach, with the ability to manage projects successfully.
• Numerical aptitude, strong analytical skills and structured thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Skills

Experience

A successful initial six-month experience in product marketing, ideally in a similar role.

Education

Currently pursuing higher education at BAC+4/BAC+5 level in a business school, IAE, university or equivalent.

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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