Paid Trainee Perfumer: Fragrance Creation Path

Givaudan; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit share

Annual paid leave

Saving plan - optional

Company discounts and offers

Canteen

Job summary

Givaudan in Argenteuil, France, invites aspiring perfumers to join its four-year paid Trainee Perfumer program at the Givaudan Perfumery School. You will explore fragrance creation, study genealogy, and work alongside senior perfumers across Consumer Products, gaining hands-on experience in a global leader.

The program emphasizes creativity, technical excellence, resilience to relocate; fluency in English and Japanese is valued, with progression toward Junior Perfumer within a Creative Centre.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in perfumery and curiosity for fragrance.
• Excellent olfactive abilities and sensory sensitivity.
• A Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Curiosity and openness.
• Creativity demonstrated in any discipline or field.
• Resilience and perseverance for a long-term apprenticeship.
• Flexibility and willingness to relocate according to company needs.
• Fluency in English and Japanese.
• Values aligned with Givaudan's culture and collaborative spirit.
• Self-awareness and metacognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of fragrance genealogy and perfumery techniques.
• Build an olfactive memory across hundreds of raw materials and accords.
• Learn to combine creative expression with technical knowledge.
• Explore fragrance creation across fine fragrance and consumer products.
• Work alongside experienced perfumers and industry experts.
• Create fragrances that respond to consumer insights and customer expectations.

Skills

Perfume passion

Olfactive ability

Fluency in English

Fluency in Japanese

Relocation willingness

Creativity

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree minimum

Job description

Givaudan in Argenteuil, France, invites aspiring perfumers to join its four-year paid Trainee Perfumer program at the Givaudan Perfumery School. You will explore fragrance creation, study genealogy, and work alongside senior perfumers across Consumer Products, gaining hands-on experience in a global leader.

The program emphasizes creativity, technical excellence, resilience to relocate; fluency in English and Japanese is valued, with progression toward Junior Perfumer within a Creative Centre.