Assistant Manager, Fragrance Product Development

Sol de Janeiro

Assistant Manager for fragrance product development supporting the global expansion of Sol de Janeiro. Engaging in product development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support your manager in completing the end-to-end product development process for fragrance formula development, i.e. fragrance house assessment and selection, technical briefing, internal panel testing, result analysis and presentation, tech transfer, and launch preparation
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle
Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones are met and products are launched on time with excellence
Have strong communication skills to manage contact with contract manufacturers and fragrance houses. Build and maintain strong working relationships with external partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration
Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the fragrance space, sharing knowledge and insights with the relevant teams
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years' experience in product development within the cosmetics industry, fragrance development experience required
Specialty training in perfumery required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline required. Advanced degree is a plus
Knowledge of formulation, scale-up, and manufacturing processes
Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical teams
Demonstrated organizational agility - effective in working both independently and as part of a team
Proven ability to deliver results on time and with excellence
Experience in effectively and collaboratively working with fragrance houses
Excellent leadership skills, fostering collaboration, creativity, and professional growth
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Some travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

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Hard Skills & Tools

FormulationScale-Up ProcessesManufacturing ProcessesTechnical BriefingResult AnalysisTech TransferLaunch Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational AgilityLeadership SkillsCollaborationCreativity