Role: Naval Architect
Industry Type: Advertising & Marketing
Department: UX, Design & Architecture
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Architecture & Interior Design
UG: Any Graduate
PG: Any Postgraduate
Job Title: Fragrance Design Leader
Location
Mumbai, HURC Work Level: 2B Want to change the world Unilever is one of the world s leading suppliers of Beauty, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Sunsilk, Sure, Axe, Comfort, Persil and Surf. Faced with the daunting issues of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a connected world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That s why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace. As one of the world s largest users of Fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving world-leading products. Superior fragrances play a critical role in the delivery of unmissable superiority for Unilever. To support this, we have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey to deliver world-class fragrances for our Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care Business Groups. This transformation will consist of expert fragrance teams with the skills to design and formulate winning fragrances. Job Purpose: Our mission as the Personal Care Fragrance Innovation team is to elevate consumers experiences by delivering delightful fragrances. As Fragrance Design Leader you will be managing Personal Care Fragrance Design projects for Unilever, with a focus on Asia, working as the interface between Perfumers, Category Teams, Brand Teams and Fragrance House partners, to deliver excellence in all aspects of perfumery. The successful candidate will report to the PC Fragrance Director based in the UK. Main
Responsibilities
As a Fragrance Design Leader, you will be at the forefront of our fragrance transformation journey creating world-class scents for Personal Care, You ll have Brand responsibility and lead those projects, working closely with Brand, Perfumers, category teams, fragrance house partners to deliver superior fragrances that delight and inspire. What You ll Do Input into Brand Fragrance Strategy: Developing and implementing the fragrance strategy for Unilever s brands. Translate brand vision and consumer insights into a creative, forward-thinking fragrance roadmap, ensuring our scents are differentiating and set new standards for excellence. Lead Fragrance Creation & Selection: Design and select winning fragrances, translating brand strategy and consumer & trend insights into differentiating creative scent solutions with solid evaluation practices. Communication & storytelling: Craft compelling fragrances stories for Fragrance strategy, product launches and brand discussions Technical Excellence & Consumer Product Experience: Work closely with R&D colleagues to design the best fragrance formats and bases for consumers. Ensure every fragrance delivers outstanding performance, meets safety and regulatory standards, and creates memorable experiences for our consumers. Consumer Insights: Collaborate with market research and R&D team to identify scent insights & recommendations to deliver what consumers love. Digital Leadership: Embrace digital tools and data-driven insights to keep Unilever at the cutting edge. Portfolio Management: Take responsibility for managing the fragrance portfolio, conducting competitive reviews, and contributing to marketing analysis to ensure Unilever s brands remain at the forefront of innovation. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key interface between perfumers, category teams, fragrance house partners, and internal functions (R&D, marketing, supply chain). Communicate strategy, approach, and vision effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Team Leadership: Inspire a team of fragrance experts, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Provide guidance and support to ensure high performance and creativity. Demonstrating capability beyond functional expertise Global mindset : Champion and contribute to global initiatives, whilst reducing complexity, build strong relationships What You Will Need To Succeed We are looking for a person with the right attitude, competencies, and growth mindset. A keen interest in the science and craft of perfumes is key. Industry experience in fragrance evaluation and development, in a Fragrance House would be an advantage The job requires a high level of olfactive ability coupled with an inquisitive passion to understand consumer preference in fragrance, being their voice in the creation and elevation of our fragr