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調香師/ Perfumer

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A global leader in the fragrance and flavour industry is seeking a skilled Perfumer. The successful candidate will lead the research, development, and formulation of exquisite fine fragrances and cosmetic compounds tailored to market trends and client needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and develop innovative fragrance compounds for fine fragrances and cosmetic applications
  • Create precise fragrance formulations that align with current market trends and specific client requirements
  • Propose and present original fragrance creations to clients from a technical formulation perspective
  • Ensure fragrance stability and adaptability across diverse product categories such as shampoos and fabric softeners
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate olfactory concepts into commercialised market products

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • More than 10 years of experience as a perfumer at a fragrance company, either in Japan or overseas
  • Experience developing fragrances while considering customer regulations and stability or adaptability across product categories
  • Knowledge of customer products and proven experience with fragrances adopted in commercialised market products
  • Experience explaining and proposing fragrance creations to clients from a technical or formulation perspective
  • Strong olfactory memory of fragrance raw materials and the ability to create formulations using individual raw materials
  • Professional level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Advanced knowledge of chemistry with a specific focus on organic and fragrance chemistry
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite

About the Company:

This organisation is a world-renowned leader in the fragrance and flavour industry with a prestigious global footprint. They are celebrated for their heritage of innovation and excellence in creating sensory experiences for the world's leading brands.

Keywords:

パフューマー, 香料開発, 調香師, 化粧品, フレグランス, 化学 , 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: DNDK52

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Research and Development

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: DNDK52-34A2EEEE

Date posted: 27 March 2026

Consultant: Ali Makhkamov