Job Summary As a Designer I, you will be responsible for providing solution design abilities with aptitude to continuously develop your skills and provide best in class support to IFF clients. You will be responsible 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). Responsibilities: 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 Requirements: 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 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 It is IFF's policy to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and to provide equal employment opportunity to Company employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, protected disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the Company's employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, compensation and terminations. Any employee requiring an accommodation of a protected disability should notify management or his or her Human Resources Representative. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of his or her Human Resources Representative or any other mem