Francis Kurkdjian Product Development Manager

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

• Manage end-to-end product development projects from initial creative committee briefing through final market launch, demonstrating both creativity and operational rigour
• Ensure alignment and coordination of creative committee briefs and perfumer specifications across internal and external teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and retroplanning for each product launch, ensuring adherence to key milestones and deadlines
• Collaborate actively with Packaging Development, Operations, and Image Studio on technical product refinement
• Integrate environmental performance principles and RSE policy requirements into project planning and execution
• Conduct feasibility and profitability studies to present directly to production committee and senior management
• Coordinate comprehensive 360-degree product launch strategies in alignment with Maison positioning
• Orchestrate internal project tracking and interdepartmental collaboration with Image Studio, Operations, Communications, Media, Visual Merchandising, Brand Experience, Digital, CRM, Retail Education, and Operational Marketing
• Implement and monitor management tools for each product launch
• Develop and maintain internal validation frameworks and compliance documentation for all product development deliverables
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis to identify emerging trends and industry best practices
• Prepare materials and actively participate in Creation Committee meetings
• Draft precise product development briefs and compelling sales arguments
• Analyse and report on activity metrics and project performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing
• Minimum 3 years of confirmed professional experience in product development or marketing
• Prior experience in haute parfumerie or prestige projects (limited editions, luxury gift sets, artistic collaborations) highly desirable
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills
• Demonstrated proactive anticipation of market trends
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency
• Mastery of environmental and sustainability considerations

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of confirmed professional experience, preferably within haute parfumerie or on exceptional prestige projects including limited editions, luxury packaging collaborations, and artistic partnerships.

Education

Master's degree in Marketing or related field.

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

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.