Job Description

Job Summary As an Apprentice Perfumer at IFF, you will embark on a multi-year journey to master the art and science of fragrance creation, with a specific focus on fine fragrance line extensions. Under the mentorship of experienced perfumers, you will support the development of new iterations of existing fragrance lines, learning to balance creativity with brand DNA and market trends. This role is designed for individuals beginning their journey in perfumery, offering hands-on training in scent formulation, raw material handling, and olfactory development.
APPRENTICE PERFUMER
Basic Requirements
1. Essential Background/ Academic Qualification:
Bachelor degree and chemistry understanding or background or
Diploma ISIPCA IFF Scent Design & Creation Program
Affiliation or proven record of success in design, arts, marketing, or business preferred.
2. Experience:
Between 3 to 4 years of experience
3. Languages:
Fluent in English + any local language relevant for role
4. Average time in position:
3 years (perfumery school)
5. Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong Olfactive Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Action Oriented
• Creativity
• Customer Focus
• Agile

6. Job dimensions
Dimension Roles and Responsibilities
PERFUMERY KNOWLEDGE
? Can identify the classic with historical reference
? Recognizes top leading fragrances, main chemical discoveries.
? Has sound chemical knowledge and raw materials knowledge
PERFUMERY FUNDAMENTALS ? Knows how to use multiple ingredients.
? Can adapt a fragrance from one base to another in different categories.
? Has awareness of cost of ingredients.
FRAGRANCE CREATION ? Is skillful in consumer fragrance schemas construction.
? Is familiar with the regulatory constraints and creation implication
CUSTOMER INTIMACY ? Demonstrates capability in presentation skills
? Understands and is able to articulate (internal) customer needs.
INNOVATION ? Cultivates the interest and curiosity to explore solutions for unmet needs
LEADERSHIP ? Presents their inspirations, tastes and trials
? Ability to work in teams
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.
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