Scent Design Intern

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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

Scent: 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 Shanghai, IBP, On-site. Be part of a proactive, passionate, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support daily fragrance evaluation sessions, including preparation of samples, blotters, and documentation of results.
• Assist SDM and perfumers in organizing and tracking evaluation data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
• Provide operational support for fragrance development projects, including sample coordination, material preparation, and logistics.
• Maintain and update evaluation records, databases, and olfactive libraries for internal knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to olfactive knowledge building, including classification, description standardization, and internal training materials.
• Support cross-functional communication with labs, perfumers, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials, evaluation summaries, and internal reports for project reviews.
• Participate in sensory learning activities and gradually build capabilities to support future Scent Design Management (SDM) roles.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Fragrance, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest in fragrance, sensory evaluation, and olfactive development.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to handle repetitive operational tasks with high accuracy.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to support cross-functional collaboration.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Prior internship or working experience in fragrance, flavor, sensory, or consumer research fields.
• Basic knowledge of olfactive classification, fragrance ingredients, or sensory methodologies.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career path in Scent Design or SDM (talent pipeline potential).

Why Choose Us?

• Dedicated mentoring and structured training provided.
• Lunch allowance offered.
• Clear and well-defined career development and promotion pathways.
• Company shuttle bus available for commuting.
• Commercial insurance coverage provided.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.

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