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IFF Inc.

Scent Design Manager

IFF Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261


Job SummaryAre you looking for a role that will help you to Do More Good and fulfill a bigger purpose? Would you like to positively impact millions of lives around the world? Do you have a passion for scents and innovation? As a Scent Design Manager at IFF you can help to influence the market trends to create delightful scent experiences. This New York based position is one that offers a collaborative work environment, with a chance to create work for both new and established consumer brands. The position will be located in our New York City Creative Center.As a Scent Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing creative strategies and leading regional projects as well as having some global project exposure. In this role, you will further develop business knowledge, potentially leveraging consumer feedback, and grow technical expertise, increasing IFF’s ability to win in the marketplace. You will utilize internal processes/programs/tools to support the overall Beauty Care business strategy.

Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.About You:If you are a curious, critical thinker with problem-solving skills that question everything to help reinvent the SCENT industry, this role is for you. If you are a candidate with analytical ability to investigate data, and analyze it to uncover insights, this role is for you. If you can design experiments and apply scientific method principles to innovation programs, this role is for you.

You will spend your time...Partnering with Perfumers to design/create fragrance solutions against Beauty Care briefs and initiative objectives.Developing, driving, & executing olfactive strategies to support the success of the Beauty Care regional/category business.Utilizing existing experience in product/fragrance development.Managing fragrance selection and identifying new winning themes for incoming briefs.Knowing how to effectively screen down fragrance themes against project objectives.Ensuring timeline and budget requirements are met.Articulating clearly project process from beginning to end, including having the storytelling skills to present to customers (internal/external).Strong project management skills, communicating with various functions (perfumers, consumer insights, marketing, scent technology, commercial, management, etc.).Leveraging potential cross-category fragrance themes for Beauty Care projects.Leveraging IFF’s Scent Portfolio for optimal efficiency in project work.Willing to discuss and co-design consumer testing methods, questionnaires, etc. and applying the output insights from studies into creative development.Understanding the market trends and shifts, and being able to partner with marketing on a regular basis to share olfactive and brand knowledge.Creating and facilitating olfactive/fragrance trainings.Ensuring personal development is a priority, aligning to IFF’s category and business objectives.

Job Requirements

Required ExperienceBachelor’s degree / Masters degree, preferably in Science or Business.Excellent olfactive capabilities (candidates will be required to complete internal smelling test).3+ years of industry experience (fragrance house or consumer goods company).Beauty Care, personal Care development preferred.Project Management experience, with fragrance/product development.Required SkillsProficient in English.Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) with all levels of the organization.Creative mindset.Team player.Effective composure.Embraces diversity.Motivates others & is open to coaching/mentoring others.Strong interpersonal savviness.Strategic thinker and problem solver.

Compensation ($114,000 - $127,000) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location.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 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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