Job Summary
A Senior Designer exhibits independent application and project planning ability, seamlessly integrating creativity, innovation and presentation skills to provide best in class support to IFF clients. The Designer clearly displays strong finished product knowledge with excellent problem-solving abilities, and is able to establish and guide cross-functional teams focusing on product, project or innovation development. In this role, the Designer works locally and regionally, utilizing established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in the associated Category (Bakery, Confectionary and Dairy). They act as a leader and collaborator, training junior team members, and contribute to the regional and global technical strategy projects and innovation programs, working independently on tasks with responsibility for high value, must-win projects (may vary based on business needs).
Responsibilities/Description:
Independently navigates projects from start to finish, and acts as a project leader in teams
Proactive in using raw materials and advancing technology
High level knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials and their function in this categories Bakery + Confectionary + Dairy
Develops and improves finished product formulations using knowledge of industrial standards, country specific, and client requirements
Researches, refines, and upgrades solutions for client projects
Maintains and continuously renovates recipe database
Engages management to obtain appropriate resources or expertise
Demonstrates consistent significant commercial success year after year
Creates and executes training programs for technical and commercial staff
Anticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures
Proactive in using new raw materials, advancing technology and utilizing IFF technology
Recognizes and establishes technical experts within the company globally, as well as with customers
Contributes and leads technical strategy, Category initiatives and new concept generation integrating technology use and supporting IFF TASTE DESIGN™ innovation
Promotes IFF Innovation programs and process within Design team
Liaises with Flavorist team to use new and IFF approved materials in application to offer IFF proprietary advantage
Recognizes trouble shooting, solutions, and technology providers to aligned customer base
Recognized as a liaison and collaborator to Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Product Experience, GRA and other departments to support project execution
Drives usage of new technology, promoting benefits and commercial applications for customers
Provides total solutions utilizing creative problem-solving skills
Strong creativity, innovation, and presentation skills
Manages and leads team of Designers/Research Chefs on specific projects
Develops direct reports in line with team leader/manager
Contributes to and/or develops internal training/development programs for technical community
Mentors Trainees and more junior Designers
Fosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global technical networks/relationships
Demonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator in high value and selective must-win projects often aligned to global accounts
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 and/or PhD in related area
Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial food, pharmaceutical, ingredient or flavor industry
5 years’ experience in the specific field of expertise
2 to 3 years’ experience in interdepartmental cross-functional team roles (leader, participant, manager, etc.)
Promoted from Senior Designer or entered at an equivalent from a competitor
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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What We Do
Meet IFF:
We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.
With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.
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