Intern Trends & Foresights

IFF; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and mentoring

Learning opportunities

Job summary

IFF is seeking a proactive intern to join its Global Trends & Foresight team in Hilversum, Netherlands. This full-time, 6-month internship starts December 1, 2026, offering hands-on experience translating societal and consumer trends into fragrance insights.

You will support trend analysis, curate databases, and help develop briefs for multiple teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees and have strong research, presentation, and communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Marketing, Consumer Insights, Trend Forecasting, Sociology, Psychology, Innovation, Design, Communication, Business, or related field.
• Available full-time for a 6-month internship starting December 1st, 2026.
• Strong interest in societal, consumer, lifestyle, and cultural trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Trends & Foresight team in identifying, analyzing, and translating emerging trends into actionable business insights.
• Scan and evaluate trend signals across sources including media, reports, social media, events, and digital communities.
• Maintain internal trend intelligence channels, resources, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Assist in curating and maintaining trend databases and insight repositories.
• Contribute to development of trend briefs and foresight content for marketing and innovation teams.
• Conduct background research to validate trends and implications for the fragrance industry.
• Create presentations, reports, and visual content to communicate insights effectively.
• Collaborate on internal and external partnerships and ideation projects.
• Translate trend insights into concepts for fragrance development and storytelling.

Skills

Research & analysis

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about identifying emerging trends and turning insights into inspiration that shapes the future of fragrance?

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 Hilversum, Netherlands (onsite/hybrid). Be part of a creative, innovative, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. This is a full-time internship for 6 months, starting December 1st, 2026.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support the Global Trends & Foresight team in identifying, analyzing, and translating emerging societal, lifestyle, sensorial, and market trends into actionable business insights.
• Continuously scan and evaluate trend signals across multiple sources including media, trend reports, social media platforms, events, and digital communities.
• Maintain and update internal trend intelligence communication channels, resources, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Assist in the curation, organization, and maintenance of trend databases and insight repositories.
• Contribute to the development of trend briefs and strategic foresight content for marketing, innovation, commercial, and creative teams.
• Conduct background research and contextual analysis to validate trends and identify implications for the fragrance industry.
• Support the creation of presentations, reports, and visual content that communicate trend insights in a compelling and accessible way.
• Collaborate on internal and external creative partnerships, co-creation initiatives, and innovation projects.
• Help translate trend insights into inspiring concepts for fragrance development, storytelling, and promotional activities while participating in ideation sessions and workshops.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Marketing, Consumer Insights, Trend Forecasting, Sociology, Psychology, Innovation, Design, Communication, Business, or a related field.
• Available full-time for a 6-month internship starting December 1st, 2026.
• Strong interest in societal, consumer, lifestyle, and cultural trends.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to connect information from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Capable of translating complex information into concise and engaging insights.
• Comfortable creating presentations and visual content using Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with trend research, foresight methodologies, or consumer insights projects.
• Knowledge of social listening tools, trend platforms, or digital culture research.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, innovation, and fragrance-related industries.

Why Choose Us?

• Gain hands‑on experience within a global leader in the fragrance industry.
• Work directly with experienced Trends & Foresight professionals and international stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects that influence innovation, creativity, and business strategy.
• Be part of an inspiring and collaborative global team.
• Develop valuable research, presentation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Receive coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities throughout your internship.

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