Associate Designer I

Job Summary

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Understands key steps in projects from receipt to execution, with supervision
• Takes responsibility for creative project tasks within a project, under supervision
• Exposure and awareness of GRA, legislation restrictions and its impact on development of solutions recommendations
• Builds and acquires design language, and articulates with others in the team
• Refines and familiarizes Flavor and Ingredients portfolios search and selection techniques, plus accesses other systems supporting design when required
• Introduction to IFF Innovation Programs and core technologies
• Understands basic ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately
• Able to operate effectively using IFF software and database.
• Introduction to IFF Innovation Programs and core technologies
• Develops understanding of competition landscape in terms of portfolios and market segmentation
• Acquires an understanding of broad business strategy and dynamics
• Broadens business understanding of other functions, including: production, quality control, sales and marketing and consumer insights
• What Makes You the Right Fit?
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience within in the area of taste design, flavors and food markets.
• BA in Food Sciences/ Food Technology or similar technical background.
• Ability to interact with other functions: Production, Quality Control, Sales and Marketing and Product Experience (PX)
• Builds cross-functional networks locally and regionally
• Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• How Would You Stand Out?
• Excellent communications and negotiation skills in both English and another relevant regional language
• Open personality with an agile, flexible approach
• Passionate, persistent but above all a good listener
• Translate customer needs into value adding solutions
• Result driven with ability to keep both short-term and long-term goals in mind
• Why Choose Us?
• F antastic opportunity to become part of our fast-moving, creative and innovative team!
• Professional onboarding process
• Flexibility, agility in approach to project execution
• Ability to work with multiple disciplines in a dynamic, global environment
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one
• 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