HC Fragrance Design Senior Specialist – Unilever | Mumbai, Maharashtra
Job Description
Summary
Join Unilever, a global leader in FMCG with over 400 purpose-driven brands, as an HC Fragrance Design Senior Specialist in Mumbai. This key role offers the opportunity to influence consumer experiences by creating innovative and sustainable home care fragrances. Ideal for experienced fragrance evaluators passionate about consumer insights, cross-functional collaboration, and driving product innovation in a fast-paced, digitally-driven environment. Unilever provides a unique platform to grow professionally while contributing to the vision of making sustainable living commonplace.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | HC Fragrance Design Senior Specialist |
|---|---|
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Department | Research & Development |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Experience Required | 3+ Years in Fragrance Evaluation / FMCG |
| Shift | Day Shift |
| Tools | Microsoft Office, Power BI, Digital Libraries |
| Reporting To | Senior Fragrance Design Leader |
Key Responsibilities
Fragrance Innovation & Design
- Lead fragrance design for Home Care products (detergents, conditioners, beads, unit doses).
- Collaborate on innovative fragrance co-creation and selection processes.
- Initiate and manage fragrance briefs, sampling, and technical evaluations.
Consumer-Centric Research
- Conduct consumer visits at test centers to assess fragrance impact in real-world settings.
- Generate consumer insights and detailed visit reports shared across regional and global teams.
Fragrance Adaptation & Competitor Analysis
- Lead adaptation projects for innovative and eco-design programs.
- Perform competitor product olfactive mapping in collaboration with global analysis teams.
Collaboration & Digital Excellence
- Work cross-functionally with Technical Project Leads and Fragrance Partners.
- Act as the primary contact for fragrance claims, demo activations, and digital library maintenance.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong olfactive evaluation ability to assess fragrance samples objectively.
- Experience in generating evaluation reports and coordinating technical readiness processes.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 3 years in fragrance evaluation at a fragrance house or FMCG setting.
- ISIPCA or equivalent fragrance training is preferred.
Project & Communication Skills
- Proven project management capabilities with a successful track record.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
Digital Mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with Power BI skills as an added advantage.
- Strong orientation toward capturing and leveraging data insights.
Why Work at Unilever?
- Join a global FMCG leader driving sustainability and innovation.
- Be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team transforming the home care fragrance industry.
- Opportunity to grow professionally in a multicultural environment with robust learning resources.
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