Product Development Specialist

Hiessence Consumer Goods Trading; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A company in the fragrance industry is looking for a Product Development Officer to lead the creation and refinement of fragrance formulations for aroma diffusers. The role requires collaboration across various departments to ensure product quality and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, 2-3 years of product development experience, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in product development, ideally in fragrance or FMCG.
• Solid understanding of scent chemistry and aroma technologies.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory frameworks like IFRA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fragrance formulations for aroma diffusers.
• Conduct scent profiling and stability testing.
• Manage fragrance development projects from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Fragrance formulation

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Research and development skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Product Development Officer (PDO) for Home Fragrance & Aroma Diffusers is responsible for leading the creation, innovation, and refinement of scent formulations for products like Hiessence. This role involves managing the full product development lifecycle—from concept to launch—ensuring effective collaboration across R&D, marketing, procurement, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, consumer-focused aroma products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new fragrance formulations for aroma diffusers, including infusion technologies and diffusion performance.
• Conduct scent profiling and stability testing (e.g., scent longevity, volatility, safety compliance).
• Monitor market trends in home fragrance and competitive products; translate insights into product innovations.
• Manage fragrance development projects from concept to commercialization, aligning with timelines and cost targets.
• Source, evaluate, and coordinate with fragrance suppliers and raw material vendors.
• Collaborate with packaging, marketing, and regulatory teams to oversee product design, labeling, and launch.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory (e.g., IFRA), and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for improving manufacturing processes, cost efficiency, and product sustainability.
• Provide technical training and troubleshooting support to production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in product development—preferably within fragrance, cosmetics, home scent, or FMCG industries.
• Strong knowledge in fragrance formulation, scent chemistry, and aroma technologies.
• Solid R&D skills: stability testing, sensory evaluation, prototype development.
• Proficient in project management, stakeholder coordination, and supplier relations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IFRA, local regulations) is a plus.