- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain seeks a Learning Innovation Manager to define and lead international learning strategy for fragrance, makeup and skincare innovations, managing a team of three and coordinating global learning programmes. The role is a permanent, full-time position based in Paris 1st arrondissement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define the international learning strategy for innovations across fragrance, makeup and skincare, translating it into roadmaps, standards and blended-learning programmes.
- Lead the design of engaging, experiential and client-oriented learning pathways and content in collaboration with Marketing, subject-matter experts and markets.
- Drive learning innovation by identifying and testing new uses, formats and technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
- Oversee digital learning, the Be Guerlain roadmap, learner experience and learning analytics with the Digital Learning & Learning Innovation Manager.
- Coordinate the international rollout of learning programmes, ensuring quality, consistency and adaptation to local needs.
- Measure training impact and turn data and field feedback into continuous-improvement recommendations.
- Manage and develop a team of three, bring together expertise, and foster collaboration with Retail, Education, Marketing, Digital and IT stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Higher education in instructional design, Learning & Development, Digital Learning or an equivalent field.
- Confirmed experience managing teams and complex international projects.
- Strong command of instructional design and a good understanding of learning technologies, learner experience and learning analytics.
- Excellent French and English; knowledge of Teach on Mars or a comparable LMS/LXP environment and the HIJI platform is an advantage.
- Strategic vision.
- Mobilising leadership.
- Creativity.
- Sound prioritisation and decision-making.
- Retail acumen and customer focus.
- Comfort working in cross-functional, international environments.
- Curiosity about learning and technology innovations.
- Rigour and results orientation.
Skills
Experience
7–10 years in designing and managing in-person, digital and blended learning programmes, ideally in luxury, beauty or retail; confirmed team-management and complex international project experience.
Education
Higher education in instructional design, Learning & Development, Digital Learning or an equivalent field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
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