Fine Fragrance SDM Assistant Intern

IFF; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a part-time intern based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, to explore fragrance development and consumer trends. The role focuses on evaluating scents, understanding fragrance families, and assisting Scent Design Managers with projects from briefs to submissions.

You will contribute to mood boards, creative presentations, and fragrance collections while developing olfactive vocabulary and storytelling skills in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in fragrance, beauty, creativity and consumer trends.
• Willingness to learn and develop fragrance evaluation skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation abilities.
• Proactive, curious and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support fragrance evaluation sessions and classify fragrances.
• Explore fragrance families, ingredients, market references, and trends.
• Assist Scent Design Managers from briefs to fragrance selection and submission.
• Contribute to mood boards, fragrance collections and creative presentations.
• Research consumer trends and emerging olfactive directions.
• Support project trackers, samples and evaluation materials.
• Maintain fragrance bank organization and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Fragrance interest

Olfactive sensitivity

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Gastronomy, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fragrance/Perfumery, Marketing, Design, Consumer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about fragrances, creativity, and consumer trends, and eager to discover how unique scent experiences come to life?

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 Tlalnepantla, Mexico (on-site role), with a preferred schedule of Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Be part of a creative, collaborative, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support fragrance evaluation sessions and develop the ability to smell, classify, compare, and describe fragrances
• Explore fragrance families, ingredients, key market references, and emerging olfactive trends
• Support Scent Design Managers throughout fragrance development projects, from client briefs to fragrance selection and submission
• Contribute to inspiration searches, benchmarking activities, mood boards, fragrance collections, and creative presentations
• Research consumer trends, fragrance preferences, cultural movements, and emerging olfactive directions
• Assist with project trackers, fragrance samples, evaluation materials, and project follow-up activities
• Support the organization, classification, and maintenance of the fragrance bank
• Collaborate with Scent Design, Perfumery, and cross-functional teams throughout the fragrance development process

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Gastronomy, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fragrance/Perfumery, Marketing, Design, Consumer Science, or a related field
• Strong interest in fragrance, beauty, creativity, and consumer trends
• Interest in developing olfactive sensitivity, fragrance vocabulary, and evaluation skills
• Creative mindset with an interest in storytelling and conceptual thinking
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Proactive, curious, and open to feedback, with a strong willingness to learn
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous exposure to fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, luxury, or consumer goods
• Strong curiosity for fragrance evaluation, sensory experiences, and consumer trends
• Ability to connect consumer, cultural, market, and brand insights with creative ideas

Why Choose Us?

• Hands-on exposure to fragrance creation and development
• Opportunity to develop olfactive knowledge and fragrance evaluation skills
• Learning opportunities alongside Scent Design Managers, Perfumers, and cross-functional teams
• Exposure to fragrance evaluation, benchmarking, consumer insights, and creative strategy
• Opportunity to progressively contribute to real fragrance development projects
• An immersive introduction to the fragrance industry and Scent Design

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