Global Product Development Assistant Intern

Description

Founded by Kilian Hennessy, Kilian Paris is a niche luxury fragrance house renowned for its bold olfactory creations, refined craftsmanship, and strong storytelling universe. At the crossroads of haute parfumerie and contemporary elegance, the brand creates fragrances that are both timeless and provocative, with a strong focus on creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Kilian Paris is part of the Estée Lauder Companies, a global leader in prestige beauty, offering a unique environment that combines the agility and creative freedom of a niche brand with the strength and excellence of an international beauty group. This internship is based in Kilian Paris office in Paris 75002.

Job description

As a Fragrance Product Development Assistant, you will support the Product Development team throughout the lifecycle of fragrance projects, from initial concept to launch. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of fragrance projects in close collaboration with internal teams (Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Procurement, Supply Chain, Creative, Retail, Education) and external partners (perfume houses, creative and mock-up agencies), ensuring clear cross-functional coordination and smooth project execution
• Participating in olfactory evaluations and supporting the follow-up of fragrance development
• Assisting in packaging development with strong attention to detail (sample evaluations and follow-up, artwork development…)
• Conducting competitive analysis and market research on fragrances, trends, and innovations
• Contributing to concept development through research, mood boards creation, and naming proposals
• Preparing presentations, product decks, and supporting the preparation of meetings
• Managing fragrance and packaging samples, including ordering, tracking, and coordinating deliveries and shipments
• Updating and maintaining existing product collections, ensuring accuracy of information, formulations, and packaging details

This internship offers a hands-on experience in the creation of luxury fragrances within a dynamic and creative environment.

REQUIRED QUALITY:

• Student in a Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field
• A first experience in marketing; fragrance marketing development is a plus, beauty / project management experience is valued
• Fluent in French and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Profile

• Strong interest in fragrance, beauty, and the luxury universe
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong sense of prioritization in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership
• Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in product creation and innovation
• Strong analytical skills, combined with sensitivity to brand image, aesthetics, and storytelling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-player mindset