Perfumer, Consumer Fragrance

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Are you an enthusiastic, creative, and skilled Perfumer with a strong innovative spirit? Do you dream of making a positive impact on millions of lives around the world? If you have a deep understanding of fragrance ingredients, formulation techniques, market trends and consumer insights, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity based in our New Jersey location.

As a Perfumer, you will develop the next generation of trend-setting fragrances for both global and regional brands within the Consumer Fragrances division. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe to create delightful scent experiences that resonate with consumers and align with our customers’ requirements.

You will excel in this role due to your strong artistic vision, excellent communication skills, and ability to translate marketing concepts, product benefits, and consumer needs into compelling and preferred fragrances.

Essential Functions:

• Design and refine innovative fragrances tailored to client briefs based on consumer preferences and market trends for Household Applications particularly in Fabric Care and Air Care. Your creations will play a key role in driving our corporate growth objectives.
• Proactively create fragrances and develop new scent technologies to support key regional and global strategic category programs. This work will strengthen the foundational knowledge and capabilities for key products and brands.
• Work closely with R&D to discover and select cutting-edge raw materials and ensure our fragrances are crafted with the highest quality and meet industry standards.
• Lead the execution of sensory and stability studies of raw materials and fragrances across various applications and product bases. Your guidance will ensure optimal scent development resulting in superior fragrance experience delivered throughout the product lifetime.
• Partner with cross-functional teams internally and clients throughout the fragrance development journey, offering insights and recommendations to drive successful business outcomes.
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• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, along with prior formal training in perfumery is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience, with a proven track record of successfully developing fragrances for the Fabric and Air Care markets. Experience in Surface Care and other household products is also desirable.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.