Associated Culinary Designer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)

International Flavors & Fragrances is an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collection of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associated Culinary Designer

Job Requisition ID: R10820
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary

• A Designer Level I exhibits proven solution design ability with 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).

Responsbilities

• 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.

Requeriments

• 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 industrial food, pharmaceutical, ingredient or flavor industry, with minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise
• Pass internal IFF sensory test.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online