Packaging Development Project Manager

Overview

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a distinguished member of the LVMH group, is renowned for its exquisite collection of fragrances, crafted with the utmost dedication to the traditions of French perfumery. Since its inception in 2009, the Maison has expanded its presence to nearly 1,000 of the most prestigious retail locations worldwide. The company is committed to offering its employees stimulating opportunities to develop new skills and tackle significant challenges. As a signatory of the Charte de l’Autre Cercle, Maison Francis Kurkdjian champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects for product innovations and renovations, ensuring financial, timeline, quality, and ecological standards are met.
• Support the creation and optimization of packaging procedures.
• Conduct technological research on material manufacturing and decoration processes.
• Oversee technical product development, including concept definition, form creation, material selection, and assembly choices, while collaborating with Marketing and Operations teams.
• Manage design and technical validations by establishing a testing plan from project initiation.
• Collaborate with project teams in selecting suppliers.
• Monitor technical project progress with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ensure all regulatory, ecological, and functional prerequisites of final packaging are met in coordination with Operations, Laboratory, and Marketing teams.
• Define schedules and coordinate developments to meet launch objectives.
• Oversee packaging industrialization and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships within time, quality, and budget constraints.
• Validate print documents and supplier proofs, establish defect standards, and approve quality benchmarks.
• Mentor and train interns and apprentices to enhance their skills and integrate them into projects.
• Contribute to the development of the Maison's product development best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree from an Engineering School or equivalent Bac+5, specializing in Packaging and/or Project Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging, ideally in a similar technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials and processes (Glass, Metal, Paper/Cardboard, Plastic, Printing).
• Rigorous, adaptable, and agile with excellent priority and deadline management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and synthesis skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Curious, autonomous, and proactive with a penchant for initiative and innovation.
• Proficiency in creating models and prototypes.
• Mastery of Pack Office and Adobe Suite tools; 3D modeling is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid driver's license (Permis B).

Skills

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in packaging development, preferably within a similar technical setting.

Education

Degree from an Engineering School or equivalent Bac+5, specializing in Packaging and/or Project Management.

Benefits

Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers a hybrid working mode and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Culture

Maison Francis Kurkdjian fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. As part of the LVMH group, the company values diversity and is dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to the Maison's success. The workplace is dynamic, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on prestigious projects.