Director, Fragrance Evaluation

Osmo

. Lead and manage the fragrance evaluation team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeElizabeth • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in fragrance evaluation, particularly in fine fragrance and personal/home care, while effectively leading teams and guiding scent direction. Proven ability to communicate olfactive narratives and build trust with stakeholders across various functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fragrance EvaluationFine Fragrance ExpertiseTeam-Building ExperienceOlfactive AcuityClient-Facing Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Fragrance SelectionOlfactive Excellence StandardsScent Direction GuidanceFeedback on AI Development ToolsFragrance Narrative Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoaching and MentorshipBuilding TrustComfort with AmbiguityCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Personal/Home CareCandlesConsumer PreferencesCategory TrendsCompetitive Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the fragrance evaluation team
Set standards for olfactive excellence and consistency
Serve as final decision-maker and internal voice of the consumer
Own client-facing evaluation moments, shape fragrance narratives, and close
Partner with perfumers through iterative smelling, feedback, and refinement sessions
Oversee fragrance selection across fine fragrance and personal/home care
Give evaluators strategic, stage-by-stage guidance to accelerate and close deals
Join Paladin materials-related meetings and advocate for the fragrance department
Collaborate with commercial teams to align fragrance direction with client needs and market opportunities
Support development across oil and turnkey projects
Participate in and help lead internal development panels
Partner with fragrance marketing and trend teams to translate scent into olfactive narratives
Help define how Osmo communicates scent internally and externally
Provide structured feedback on AI- and LLM-powered development tools
Maintain understanding of consumer preferences, category trends, and competitive landscape

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of experience in fragrance evaluation
Strong expertise in fine fragrance
Meaningful experience in personal/home care and candles
US-based and able to work on-site in Elizabeth, NJ; non-negotiable, no exceptions for international candidates
Proven, demonstrated coaching and team-building experience, including real mentorship and PIPs where warranted
Track record building trust with perfumers
Strong olfactive acuity and ability to guide scent direction and selection
Comfort working cross-functionally with perfumers, commercial teams, and marketing
Comfortable with ambiguity and building new ways of working
Clear communication skills and ability to translate scent into decision-driving language
Direct experience leading client-facing evaluation and closing preferred
Experience building trust and coaching relationships with perfumers and evaluators preferred
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Required to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Catered lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Complimentary shuttles from Brooklyn and Newark, NJ
401(k) savings plan and employer match
Equity
Flexible PTO
Paid family leave
Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Company holidays
Incentive compensation for eligible roles