Scent Design Manager
Location: Marietta, GA – On-site position: Relocation assistance is available
Salary: $120,000-$160,000+ DOE + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation/Temporary Housing
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ matching, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is available

**Why Marietta** Just 25 minutes from Atlanta, Marietta blends small-town charm with big-city access. Enjoy hiking at Kennesaw Mountain, boating on Lake Allatoona, and events at historic Marietta Square. With top schools, safe neighborhoods, & a friendly vibe, Marietta offers a great quality of life year-round.

Scent Design Manager Description

Our client, a highly respected fragrance house for CPG products, is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Scent Design Manager to join their team just north of Atlanta, Georgia. Reporting directly to the VP of Scent Design, this role will provide creative inspiration and strategic guidance to the Perfumery, Sales, and Marketing teams, shaping fragrance development for consumer goods. The ideal candidate will possess strong fragrance evaluation skills and proficiency in fragrance management software. Success in this role requires imagination, creativity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while meeting deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and influential industry, working for a company known for its long-tenured employees and outstanding reputation.

Scent Design Manager Responsibilities

•    Review and interpret customer project briefs
•    Make selections from the fragrance library based on customer/brand fit and market relevance
•    Work with the Perfumery department on the creation and/or modification of fragrances
•    Evaluate and analyze technical performance of fragrances
•    Evaluate product results in various bases including emulsions, waxes, and hydro-alcoholics
•    Maintain the evaluation and product testing database
•    Become well-versed in all major customers, product lines, and fragrance preferences
•    Ensure the required testing protocols are completed
•    Complete domestic and international market study by category and odor type
•    Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
•    Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
•    Create and present new concepts
•    Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
•    Work cross functionally to ensure client satisfaction 

Scent Design Manager Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree is required
•    3+ years of scent/fragrance design experience is required
•    Strong olfactory memory of classic fragrance families is required
•    Proficient in the use of fragrance management software is required
•    Strong writing skills to present ideas and support fragrance submissions are required