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Make Up Formula Development Specialist

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Puig

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English: Required

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous laboratory or internship experiences required
Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Perfumery & Cosmetics or similar

Languages

Fluent in Spanish & English
French would be a plus

The role

To provide support to the laboratory team, to know the procedures and development of the R&D projects

What you'll do

Get hands-on with make-up development: Support the R&D team in day-to-day laboratory activities and ongoing projects, learning how development procedures are applied with guidance from experienced colleagues.
Discover how products are tested: Assist with monitoring stability studies by recording observations, updating tracking files and flagging changes to the team. Help coordinate test samples and follow up on testing progress with other departments, under the team's guidance.
Bring development samples to life: Help prepare, label and organize make-up samples for testing and evaluation, following established laboratory procedures and team instructions. Keep sample information up to date so each sample can be easily identified and tracked.
Improve your technical documentation skills: Support the organization and updating of project records, test results and sample information. Help keep documentation accurate, complete and easy to access, using the team's templates and filing procedures.
Explore the world of make-up: Support market research and competitor comparisons by gathering information on products, textures, formats and trends. Organize your findings into clear summaries to share with the team and build your understanding of the make-up market.

Experience

A genuine curiosity about make-up textures and colors, with an enthusiasm for hands-on exploration and discovering how products feel on the skin

Competencies

Technical skills (laboratory)
Basic knowledge in Windows, SAP, etc
Strong interest in AI technologies

We welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.

About Puig

Puig is a global fashion and fragrance conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company operates across three core business areas: Beauty & Fashion (brands like Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Paco Rabanne), Fragrance, and a growing portfolio of licensed and owned brands. With a presence in over 150 countries and a workforce of thousands, Puig is one of the largest players in the prestige beauty and fragrance industry worldwide.

Puig has a significant and strategic presence in Spain, with its global headquarters in Barcelona and additional offices in Madrid. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering graduate programs, finance, IT, marketing, and supply chain roles. For international professionals, Puig offers a multicultural, English-friendly work environment within a Spanish-rooted, family-owned company, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the heart of the Spanish fashion and beauty ecosystem.

Industry: Luxury
Founded: 1914
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Global HQ in Barcelona means many roles are based in Spain, offering a direct route for international hires to relocate to Spain.
The working language in many teams is English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Puig owns and manages global luxury brands, offering international career mobility within the group.
The company has a structured graduate program (e.g., HR, Media, Finance) that sponsors visas and relocation support.
Spain's tech and creative sectors are growing, and Puig's Barcelona HQ is a hub for digital, data, and media roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Puig is a home of Love Brands within a family company that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. For more than a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a challenger in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands across Fragrance and Fashion, Makeup and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people's emotions and are powered by a global team of over 13,000 passionate professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and €5,042 million in net revenue in 2025, and guided by strong values and sustainability commitments, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open-minded space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate and express who they are.