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Associate Designer
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Lead beverage application projects from concept to commercialization, providing technical support and developing innovative flavor solutions for customers.
About this role
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role is based in Guangzhou, China (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and customer solutions.
- Lead beverage application projects from concept development through commercialization, ensuring quality and timely execution.
- Develop and present innovative beverage solutions that drive customer success and business growth.
- Provide technical support across pilot trials, scale-up, and industrial production.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective solutions to customers.
- Leverage new technologies, tools, and innovation platforms to enhance application performance and win rates.
- Manage project pipelines effectively while continuously building market, technical, and customer insights.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Min. BS degree in food science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food fermentation, flavor or related disciplines. Master or PhD is preferred.
- Min. 5 years’ experience in food, beverage, ingredient or flavor
- Superior sensory perception to sweet, acid, bitterness, and flavor profile etc.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Open to frequent business travel.
- Proactive attitude with a strong drive to take initiative and deliver results.
Why Choose Us?
- Professional onboarding process
- Multinational and supporting 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
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