Frédéric Malle Senior Packaging Development Analyst

About Frédéric Malle

Frédéric Malle, founded in Paris in 2000, redefined haute perfumery through an editorial vision that places master perfumers at the center of creation. As an employer, the house offers a cultured, exacting environment where olfactory expertise, artistic independence, and impeccable client service meet. Its teams are encouraged to combine curiosity with precision, whether in boutiques, training, product development, communications, or international operations. Joining Frédéric Malle means contributing to a maison known for uncompromising quality, discreet luxury, and deep respect for the talents who compose, present, and preserve exceptional fragrances.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently manage packaging development for assigned brands, product lines, or initiatives, translating brand vision and creative intent into technically robust packaging solutions.
• Balance consumer experience, quality, manufacturability, sustainability, cost, and launch timing when developing technical recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging value, functionality, sustainability, and consumer experience.
• Lead technical feasibility assessments for new packaging concepts, materials, dispensing systems, decoration technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify emerging technologies and supplier capabilities that support future packaging innovation.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, R&I, and suppliers to optimize technical solutions while maintaining creative intent.
• Lead packaging development projects across the assigned portfolio from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate supplier development, package testing, and validation activities while identifying and mitigating technical, manufacturing, supplier, and commercial risks.
• Drive value engineering initiatives that improve package performance while reducing cost, complexity, and environmental impact.
• Represent Packaging Development on assigned projects and build trusted relationships with internal cross-functional teams and supplier partners.
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions that balance creative ambition, engineering feasibility, and business objectives.
• Mentor Analysts, interns, and new team members, supporting onboarding and technical development.
• Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned to strengthen team capability and foster collaboration.
• Demonstrate leadership through influence, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.
• Use digital and AI-enabled tools for engineering analysis, technical research, documentation, project organization, and productivity.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for technical accuracy, feasibility, and business relevance, while promoting responsible use of emerging technologies.
• Apply strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies, and testing methodologies while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability objectives, and PPWR expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to develop technical recommendations for assigned projects.
• Experience in project planning and execution, engineering documentation, and package specifications.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, identify and mitigate routine technical risks, and manage day-to-day project priorities.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies, testing methodologies, and commercialization requirements.
• Ability to work independently while building strong relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Experience

3–5 years of professional experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Culture

Frédéric Malle offers a highly creative and discerning workplace culture shaped by artistic freedom, olfactory excellence, and a deep respect for the craft of perfumery. As an employer, the brand values intellectual curiosity, precision, and collaboration with exceptional talent, fostering an environment where individuality and refined expertise are central to its identity.

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.