Job Summary
As a Scent Design Trainee you will collaborate across functions and levels to contribute creatively to the development and introduction of new fragrance themes, technologies, consumer solutions, ideas and new development processes. The role is based in our Scent Creative Center in Dubai.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
Together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Strong interest in fragrances, consumer products, market trends, and innovation
- Good communication skills with the ability to describe observations, share ideas, and collaborate effectively with different teams
- Curiosity and willingness to learn about consumer preferences, fragrance technologies, and industry trends
- Basic understanding of market research and consumer insights, gained through academic studies or internships
- Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and support the development of creative solutions
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and proactive manner
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn from experienced colleagues
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or currently pursuing) in Perfumery, Chemistry, Consumer Science, Marketing, Product Development, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
How Would You Stand Out?
- Open minded, strong agility and shows courage
- Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure
- Commercial mindset, bottom line oriented
- Team player, ability to motivate others towards a common goal to achieve results
- Excellent influencing skills across all levels within the organization
Why Choose Us?
- Home office opportunity
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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
Skills Required
- Strong interest in fragrances, consumer products, market trends, and innovation
- Good communication skills with ability to describe observations and collaborate
- Curiosity and willingness to learn about consumer preferences and fragrance technologies
- Basic understanding of market research and consumer insights (academic or internship experience)
- Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and support creative solutions
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and proactive manner
- Team-oriented mindset with positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or currently pursuing) in Perfumery, Chemistry, Consumer Science, Marketing, Product Development, Life Sciences, or related field
- Fluent in English
- Additional languages
- Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Commercial mindset and bottom-line orientation
- Excellent influencing skills and ability to motivate others
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
