Scent Design Principal

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

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 New York, NY. Be part of a strategic, dynamic, and high-impact team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Partner with perfumers to design and create fragrance solutions for fine fragrance specialty briefs.
• Develop and execute olfactive strategies to support the success of the Specialty category business.
• Champion consumer insights by assessing preferences and translating them into winning fragrance concepts.
• Curate fragrance themes, select standout directions, and allocate resources to maximize success under our win-rate strategy.
• Ensure timelines and budget requirements are met while maintaining high creative standards.
• Communicate project processes clearly from start to finish, including storytelling presentations to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, consumer insights, scent technology, commercial) to deliver innovative solutions.
• Leverage IFF’s scent portfolio and cross-category themes for optimal efficiency in project work.
• Mentor new talent and facilitate olfactive/fragrance training sessions.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Science or Business.
• Proven experience in fragrance development and creative direction within the fine fragrance industry.
• Exceptional olfactive capabilities and creative vision to inspire innovative fragrance concepts.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex, high-profile fragrance projects.
• Ability to analyze data, uncover insights, and apply scientific principles to innovation programs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance artistry and business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines across diverse teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Fine Fragrance Specialty experience preferred.
• Experience designing consumer testing methods and applying insights to creative development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and mentor others.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead the creation of prestigious perfumes and shape the future of olfactory artistry.
• Global exposure and collaboration with top talent in the fragrance industry.
• Professional development aligned with IFF’s category and business objectives.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to support fragrance development.

The final job title for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, and may be adjusted during the recruitment and selection process.

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

Salary Ranges:

142.548,00ㅤ-ㅤ203.640,00ㅤUSD