Senior Perfumer - Consumer Fragrance (m,w,d)

About This Role

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an essential part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Your Role

As a Perfumer, you will develop the next generation of trend‑setting fragrances for both global and regional brands within the Consumer Fragrances division. Working closely with cross‑functional teams worldwide, you will create compelling scent experiences that resonate with consumers and align with customer needs, particularly within Household Applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and refining innovative fragrances for the main categories Fabric Care and Air Care, based on client briefs, consumer insights, and market trends, contributing directly to business growth objectives.
• Proactively creating new fragrances and developing scent technologies to support key regional and global strategic programs, strengthening foundational knowledge and long‑term category capabilities.
• Collaborating closely with R&D teams to identify, evaluate, and select cutting‑edge raw materials, ensuring the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Leading sensory evaluation and stability studies of raw materials and fragrances across multiple applications, ensuring optimal scent performance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders and clients throughout the fragrance development journey, providing expert insights and recommendations to drive successful commercial outcomes.
• Work closely alongside Master, VP, and Senior Perfumers to continuously develop your capabilities, deepen your technical expertise, and expand your knowledge across a broad range of perfumery techniques.
• Stay up to date with fragrance, consumer, and product trends by attending relevant industry events, while completing all assigned safety, compliance, and workplace practice training in line with company and regulatory requirements.

About you

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field, with formal training in perfumery.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, with a proven track record in developing fragrances for Fabric Care and Air Care applications.
• Experience in Surface Care and other Household products is an advantage.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong creative mindset with passion for fragrance creation.
• Solid technical expertise in perfumery, including deep knowledge of raw materials and formulation techniques.
• High enthusiasm for market trends and consumer‑driven product development.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of consumer habits and preferences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Fluent Arabic is a plus; advanced level of English is mandatory.

Our offer

At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and enjoy inspiring experiences that contribute to the well‑being of millions of people across more than 160 countries.

People are at the center of everything we do. This approach drives our above‑market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Symrise, we value diversity in all its forms. We believe in equality, respect and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ages and beliefs, convinced that diversity fuels innovation.

If you want to be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and unique perspectives, we encourage you to apply.

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.