We are looking for a Design & Development Director to join our team in Bogotá.

This role will lead the design, development, and industrialization of cocoa-, chocolate-, and chocolate derivatives-based products, ensuring innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions aligned with the business strategy.

Direct experience in chocolate, cocoa, and related derivatives is essential for this role.

Profile required:

- Degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.
- Postgraduate studies in Food Science & Technology, Innovation, Product Development, Industrial Processes, or related areas are desirable.
- Minimum 8 years of experience leading Product Development, Product Design, R&D;, Innovation, or Industrialization processes within the food industry.
- Proven experience developing chocolate, cocoa, and related derivative products.
- Strong knowledge of formulation, food ingredients, cocoa/chocolate technology, industrial processes, scale-up, pilot plant and industrial trials,



and product launches.
- Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional innovation projects.
- Advanced English is required, with the ability to interact confidently in international technical, business, and customer-facing environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in both Spanish and English.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead product development projects from concept to commercial launch.
- Drive innovation in chocolate, cocoa, and related food applications.
- Ensure technical, regulatory, quality, operational, and business feasibility of new developments.
- Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Quality, Production, Procurement, suppliers, and external clients to co-create value-added solutions.
- Act as a technical reference for internal teams, customers, suppliers

📌 Design and Development Director (Bogotá)
🏢 LUKER Chocolate
📍 Bogotá