Perfumer

SOZIO; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maison Sozio is seeking a highly experienced Perfumer to develop original fragrance formulas for cross-category markets. You will collaborate with our creative teams in France, China and Indonesia, and ensure regulatory compliance and quality control throughout product development.

The role requires strong technical skills in fragrance formulation, GC-MS/HPLC, and a proven track record in successful fragrance product creation.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years with similar role, cross category experience preferably.
• Education: A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Perfumery, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in fragrance formulation. GC-MS, HPLC experience a plus.
• Creative Skills: Strong creative abilities in fragrance composition, with a proven track record of developing successful fragrance products.
• Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, particularly with Asian and/or international teams, and the ability to communicate effectively across different cultures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; English required; knowledge of French and/or Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fragrance Creation: Develop original fragrance formulas, leveraging creativity and deep understanding of fragrance components to craft scents that align with market trends and customer preferences.
• Fragrance Analysis and matching: Develop fragrance formula based on detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of fragrances provided by the Analytical team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our creative teams in France, China and Indonesia, contributing to the development of new fragrances and ensuring that our global creative vision is realized in all products.
• Product Development Support: Collaborate with perfumers, product development, and marketing teams to ensure the successful creation and launch of fragrance products. Provide analytical and creative input during the formulation process.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fragrance formulations and analyses meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on global regulations and ensure compliance in all fragrance creations.
• Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures for all fragrance products on samples sent. Identify and resolve any issues related to fragrance quality or performance.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all fragrance creations and analyses, ensuring accurate and accessible data for future reference.

Job description

Founded in 1758 in Grasse in the South of France, Maison Sozio is one of the pioneers in fine French perfumery.

The history of the Maison Sozio goes back to one of the very first families of perfumers in Grasse, having been at the origin of the community of glove-makers and perfumers.

With the integration of Synarome in 2021, Sozio ties back to its legacy by returning to its initial activity : raw materials. This acquisition enhances Sozio perfumers’ palette of premium ingredients – both synthetic and natural – and iconic specialties such as Ambrarome and Animalis.

With these generations of learning and knowledge, an expertise in natural fragrances and an international presence, Sozio has become a key player in the perfumery landscape.

We recruit a Perfumer

Under the direction of the General Manager , the position requires the ability to effectively develop fragrance formulas for cross-categories markets.

The position is based in our facility in Cikarang (Jakarta-Indonesia).

Key Responsibilities:

• Fragrance Creation: Develop and create original fragrance formulas, leveraging your creativity and deep understanding of fragrance components to craft scents that align with market trends and customer preferences.
• Fragrance Analysis and matching: develop fragrance formula based on detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of fragrances provided by the Analytical team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our creative teams in France, China and Indonesia, contributing to the development of new fragrances and ensuring that our global creative vision is realized in all products.
• Product Development Support: Collaborate with perfumers, product development, and marketing teams to ensure the successful creation and launch of fragrance products. Provide analytical and creative input during the formulation process.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fragrance formulations and analyses meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on global regulations and ensure compliance in all fragrance creations..
• Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures for all fragrance products on samples sent. Identify and resolve any issues related to fragrance quality or performance.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all fragrance creations and analyses, ensuring accurate and accessible data for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years with similar role, cross category experience preferably.
• Education: A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Perfumery, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in fragrance formulation. Experience with chromatographic techniques (GC-MS, HPLC) and other analytical instruments will be a plus.
• Creative Skills: Strong creative abilities in fragrance composition, with a proven track record of developing successful fragrance products.
• Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, particularly with Asian and/or international teams, and the ability to communicate effectively across different cultures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English required; knowledge of French and/or Asian language is a plus.