Francis Kurkdjian Product Manager, Development - Baccarat Rouge 540
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, founded in 2009 and part of the LVMH group, seeks a Product Manager for Development to lead the creation and launch of new products within its iconic Baccarat Rouge 540 collection. Based in Paris, the role reports to the Direction of Collections, Know-How and Image, and encompasses product development from creative briefing through final market launch, collaborating with internal teams, perfumers, and artisan partners to deliver excellence in haute parfumerie.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead product development projects for haute parfumerie, managing the creative brief from the Creation Committee and Parfumeur through to market launch, demonstrating both creativity and rigour
- Ensure coordination and communication of creative briefs across internal and external teams; develop and manage detailed project timelines (rétroplannings) for each product launch
- Conduct technical refinement of products in collaboration with packaging development, operations, and the Creative Studio
- Integrate environmental performance principles and RSE policy considerations into all product development initiatives
- Prepare feasibility and profitability analyses for presentation to production committees and senior management
- Propose and coordinate 360-degree product launch strategies in alignment with Maison values, maintaining rigorous schedule oversight
- Coordinate internal project tracking with the Creative Studio, Operations, Communications, Media, Visual Merchandising, Training, Brand Experience, Digital, CRM, Retail Education, and Operational Marketing teams
- Implement and monitor project management tools for each product launch
- Develop and manage internal validation frameworks across all product development documentation to ensure compliance and quality
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and market research to identify emerging trends and best practices
- Prepare comprehensive materials for and actively participate in Creation Committee meetings
- Write precise product development briefs and compelling sales arguments
- Analyse and report on activity metrics and performance data
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Marketing from a business school or university
- Minimum 3 years of confirmed professional experience, ideally within haute parfumerie, cosmetics, or luxury sectors
- Demonstrated creative thinking and ability to propose strategic initiatives to amplify the success of Baccarat Rouge 540 and catalogue development
- Ability to conceive and deploy compelling storytelling that generates emotion and remains faithful to the Maison's DNA
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong synthesis and analytical capabilities
- Proactive approach with capacity to anticipate market trends
- Strong negotiation skills and capacity to federate and align key stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and data interpretation; agile risk anticipation
- Deep understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges
- Fluent French and English (written and oral)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of confirmed professional experience, ideally within haute parfumerie, cosmetics, or luxury sectors. Exposure to product development, project management, and brand strategy is essential.
Education
Master's degree in Marketing from a business school or equivalent university programme.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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