Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

The Senior Director of AI will build, lead and execute Interparfums’ AI vision and roadmap. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic business acumen, and ethical leadership to orchestrate the integration of cutting-edge AI and existing IT infrastructure across all business functions. This role will partner with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Operations, Finance, Human Resources and IT to identify and/or develop enterprise-wide AI capabilities and deliver high-value use cases.

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in AI and analytics with strong business acumen and the ability to drive change in a creative, brand-driven environment. This individual will act as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Innovator, leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to create transformative solutions.

This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the company’s AI and innovation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap for AI adoption and emerging technology integration.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases across business functions and leverage lessons learned for improved implementation in other departments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Operations, Finance, Human Resources and IT to embed AI-driven solutions into workflows.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and value delivery.
• Articulate the value proposition and ROI of AI investments to internal and external stakeholders

Solutioning & Execution

• Lead ideation and proof-of-concept initiatives for AI and other technology-driven innovations.
• Lead and oversee implementation of AI models, automation tools, and analytics platforms.
• Monitor and if applicable implement emerging trends in AI, data science, and digital transformation relevant to the fragrance industry.

Change Management

• Drive organizational adoption of AI and digital tools through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive cultural change: Create engaging content, demos, and workshops that demystify AI and foster a learning mindset.
• Build the champions program: Recruit, train, and support internal AI champions to scale literacy and adoption.
• Share best practices: Curate and communicate AI success stories, use cases, and lessons learned.

Governance & Performance

• Establish robust governance frameworks, policies, and ethical guidelines for the safe, secure, transparent, and compliant development and deployment of AI technologies.
• Establish KPIs to measure success of AI initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical AI standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years in technology-driven roles, with at least 5 years in AI/analytics leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI solutions.
• Experience in successfully leading transformational programs
• Experience in fragrance, beauty, or luxury consumer goods industry strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and data analytics. Exposure and experience with implementing both generative AI (ChatGPT and Copilot) and agentic AI (Microsoft Copilot Studio)
• Excellent business acumen and ability to translate technology into business value.
• Project management expertise with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Visionary thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Comfortable operating in a creative, brand-driven environment.
• Ability to wear multiple hats: strategist, analyst, and innovator.

We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $180,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability

Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.