Experianced Perfumer
14 hours ago
A perfumer's main job is to research and experiment with different types of scents. Responsible for developing formulas to produce different smells. He/she needs to have in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of a particular fragrance to ensure the finished product meets the specifications of a organization or client or the set formula. A perfumer has to have a distinct sense of smell, to capture the uniqueness of a scent, the odor, its permanence, and harmony. He also rejects unsatisfactory batches and submits them for re-distilling.
- Evaluates odors of aromatic chemicals to set production standards and ensure adherence by workers engaged in compounding and finishing operations.
- Directs workers engaged in the preparation of work orders for the compounding department and reviews batch sheets prepared for the distillation department to ensure compliance with formulas devised in perfume laboratory.
- Visits compounding and distillation areas and determines, by smelling, odor qualities of prepared materials.
- Approves batches for finishing, from knowledge of odor characteristics and odor blends conforming with laboratory standards.
- Resmells samples in the air-filtered room, using blotter strips dipped in aromatic chemicals to evaluate fragrances for specific characteristics, such as odor, body, harmony, strength, and permanence.
- Compare the odor and color of the current sample with samples of previous batches.
- Rejects batches not meeting criteria, and notifies distillation personnel to redistill product.
- May devise production formulas and be designated a Creative Perfumer.
**Managerial and team development**
- Mentoring/ guiding/ coaching a staff.
- Build technical and perfumery capability amongst junior perfumers/ and trainee perfumers by way of conducting structured training as well as on the job training as per identified training needs.
- Fulfill high level of performance on projects and objectives
**Requirements -**
- A Master’s degree in chemistry, specializing in aromas, perfumes and cosmetics
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Fragrance creation/Perfume creation.
- Solid knowledge in Aroma Molecules or Scent chemicals.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Experience in leading a team
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ajman: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Master's (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Fragrance Creation/Perfumery: 5 years (preferred)