Christian Dior Cosmetic Innovation and Subcontracting Prospecting Intern

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Location
Neuilly-sur-SeineÎle-de-FranceFrance
Posted
Apr 25, 2025

About Christian Dior

LVMH Recherche serves as the Research and Innovation Center for all the Houses within the LVMH Group's Perfumes and Cosmetics division. With a global team of over 700 experts, including researchers, chemists, and biologists, the center is dedicated to the creation and development of luxury skincare, makeup, and fragrance products. LVMH Recherche has established a robust innovation ecosystem through collaborations with various public and private entities, focusing on pioneering ingredients, formulations, and processes to introduce cutting-edge beauty solutions to the market.

Join LVMH Recherche in Neuilly-sur-Seine as a Cosmetic Innovation and Subcontracting Prospecting Intern. Ideal for students with a passion for luxury cosmetics.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Identify innovative cosmetic prototypes in alignment with the brand development strategies of the group.
  • Organize innovation prospecting meetings with pre-identified subcontractors, structuring knowledge through sensory, sectoral, and technological mapping to identify key players.
  • Participate in prospective meetings and sensory evaluations, selecting proposals based on R&D strategy and expert consultations.
  • Ensure formula compliance by coordinating with toxicology, regulatory, and stability experts.
  • Develop a database of the most innovative and relevant products, particularly focusing on powder makeup technologies.
  • Prepare innovative presentations for brands, aligning proposals with market trends and aspirations.
  • Identify new, qualified, and innovative partners in complementary sectoral, capacity, or geographic areas.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bac+5 level education in chemistry/physical chemistry, ideally with a focus on cosmetic product development, and additional studies in innovation management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills and the ability to extract actionable insights from data. Organizational, multitasking, and rigorous work habits. Curiosity and sensitivity towards cosmetic formulations across all categories. Passion for the cosmetics and luxury sectors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Experience

Open to beginners, ideal for students currently pursuing relevant studies.

Education

Pursuing a Bac+5 level education in chemistry/physical chemistry, ideally with a focus on cosmetic product development.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a leading global luxury group, gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation in cosmetics.

Culture

LVMH Recherche values diversity and encourages the inclusion of various talents and unique perspectives, contributing to the richness and success of its research center.

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