Fragrance Design Intern — Perfumer in Training (Dubai)

IFF; Dubai; On-site; AED 61,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

IFF presents an internship designed for a Year 3 ISIPCA student to grow into a market-aware, technically skilled perfumer. You will train across fragrance creation with mentorship, gaining hands-on experience from design to testing, while working with cross-functional teams.

The role is based in Dubai and offers hands-on exposure to global fragrance brands, scent design, and laboratory practices within a leading company in flavors and fragrances.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Year 3 of the ISIPCA Scent Design and Creation program.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment while following established safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple local and regional projects across the perfumery organization.
• Contribute to creative fragrance projects under guidance of experienced perfumers and fragrance professionals.
• Complete a creative exercise to develop technical and creative perfumery skills.
• Assist with fragrance evaluations and sensory learning activities to strengthen olfactory capabilities.
• Learn and apply laboratory best practices, including safety, organization, and sample handling procedures.
• Support the Scent Design Group team on a variety of initiatives to deepen understanding of fragrance development.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Team player

Curiosity

Safety-conscious

Education

ISIPCA Scent Design & Creation Year 3

Job description

IFF presents an internship designed for a Year 3 ISIPCA student to grow into a market-aware, technically skilled perfumer. You will train across fragrance creation with mentorship, gaining hands-on experience from design to testing, while working with cross-functional teams.

The role is based in Dubai and offers hands-on exposure to global fragrance brands, scent design, and laboratory practices within a leading company in flavors and fragrances.