.we are looking for our next senior designer to become part of our industry-leading team.
are you passionate about flavor innovation and do you have the desire to collaborate with a global team?
as a senior designer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the some of the most exciting projects in the flavor industry today.
working in a collaborative team environment, we will be looking for you to drive innovation and creativity to assist our customers in enhancing existing product lines and in launching new cutting-edge product initiatives.the essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:- proven time and project management skills- partners with production and quality department to complete scale-up trials and support qa/qc with trouble shooting when necessary.- independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.- develops work-plans to manage work for projects.- provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.- 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.- refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.- continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for product design.- participates in new concept generation.- innovation & technology- supports local and regional c&d and category growth initiatives under direction from manager.- successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.- demonstrates an understanding of iff innovation programs.- clear understanding and execution of iff innovation processes.- understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.customer intimacy & technical partnership- provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).- demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets, brand understanding, and consumer preferences.- visits customers and presents technical information and taste and texture design concepts.- develops strong relationships with aligned customers and related categories.- assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.- leadership shows positive attitude and passion.- shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to trainee/associate designers.- demonstrates ability to work within a team.- inspires and build confidence in others to achieve targets.
*job requirements*:- minimum 7 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise