Scent Design Associate
iff · Shanghai IBP, China · On-site
Posted Sep 8, 2026
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Job Summary
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Shanghai IBP, 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
Support fragrance development projects and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure timely execution.
Conduct fragrance evaluations and provide olfactive feedback to support fragrance selection and development.
Assist in developing fragrance solutions that align with customer needs, brand positioning, and market trends.
Monitor market, consumer, and fragrance trends, and generate competitive and category insights.
Prepare fragrance presentations, submissions, and supporting documentation for internal and customer projects.
Collaborate closely with Perfumers, Marketing, Sales, Technical, and Regulatory teams throughout the development process.
Maintain and leverage fragrance portfolios, libraries, and knowledge management systems.
Develop olfactory expertise and build understanding of fragrance ingredients, accords, and technical performance.
Support customer engagements by effectively communicating fragrance concepts, recommendations, and olfactive rationale.
Able to independently execute projects for small to medium-sized customers.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor's Degree in Fragrance, Chemistry, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
1-3 years of experience in the fragrance industry, consumer products industry, sensory evaluation, marketing, or a related field.
Strong interest in fragrances, consumer insights, and brand development.
Good olfactory abilities and willingness to develop fragrance evaluation expertise.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Proficiency in English.
How Would You Stand Out?
Previous experience in fragrance evaluation, sensory science, consumer insights, or product development.
Familiarity with fragrance categories such as Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Home Care, or Air Care.
Additional language skills are an advantage.
Experience working with multinational teams and customers.
Why Choose Us?
Multinational and supporting environment
Cafeteria, health insurance
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs from day one
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