Job Summary

A Designer Level I demonstrates exceptional solution design capabilities and a strong aptitude for continuous skill development, ensuring top-tier support for IFF clients. They consistently expand their knowledge of ingredients, customer bases, processes, and flavor interactions within associated Category applications, while honing their project planning abilities. A Designer Level I works independently on assigned projects and collaborates effectively on large and critical projects, adapting to business needs.

Responsibilities:

Develop finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies, meeting industrial standards, and adhering to country-specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost, and stability).
Work on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers, achieving commercial success.
Utilize Product Experience (PX) data for projects when required.
Understand the portfolio performance across a broad spectrum of finished products and production processes.
Refine attributes (taste and texture) language and articulate them with team and project members.
Continuously expand knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.
Maintain and continuously update the recipe database.
Coordinate with Production and Quality departments to participate in successful scale-up trials, under guidance.
Understand the Creative and Design process, cost influence, productivity performance, and development constraints.
Demonstrate an understanding of market evolution and consumer preferences within the assigned category.
Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA, and other departments to support project execution.
Develop an internal network to expand design and business knowledge.
Exhibit a positive attitude and passion.
Share knowledge with the team and provide guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.

Requirements:

Minimum entry level: University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Human Nutrition).
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a related area.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the industrial food, pharmaceutical, ingredient, or flavor industry, with at least 2 years in the specific field of expertise.
Pass internal IFF sensory test.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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