Associated Culinary Designer at International Flavors & Fragrances

Job Requisition ID: R10820

Job Summary

• A Designer Level I exhibits proven solution design ability with the aptitude to continuously develop their skills and provide best-in-class support to IFF clients.
• Continues to extend knowledge of ingredients, customer bases, processes and flavor interactions in associated Category applications while developing project planning ability.
• A Designer Level I works independently on assigned projects and collaboratively on large and must-win projects (may vary based on business needs).

Responsibilities/Description

• Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements)
• Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success
• Applies the use of Product Experience (PX) data for projects when required
• Understands the applicable portfolio performance in broad spectrum of finished products and production processes
• Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members
• Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design
• Maintains and continuously renovates recipe database
• Under guidance, coordinates with Production and Quality departments to participate in successful scale-up trials
• Understands Creative and Design process, cost influence, productivity performance and development constraints
• Demonstrates an understanding of the market evolution and consumer preference of the assigned Category
• Works in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA and other departments to support project execution
• Develops internal network to expand design and business knowledge
• Shows positive attitude and passion
• Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.

Requirements

• Minimum entry level is a 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 a minimum of 2 years in the specific field of expertise.