Scent Design Manager

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (GREATER ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to establish and execute fragrance development strategies, guide Perfumers creatively, and manage projects effectively. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related fields, with 3-6 years of experience in the fragrance industry. This role offers a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment focused on making a real impact.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Collaborative team environment

Structured learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of fragrance industry and evaluation experience.
• Ability to articulate creative decisions and balance creativity and cost.
• Solid understanding of consumer needs and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute fragrance development strategies.
• Provide creative direction and olfactive guidance to Perfumers.
• Drive the creative process and manage projects.

Skills

Olfactive expertise

Project management skills

Business acumen

Creative communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Fragrance, Marketing, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about exploring fragrance creation and developing the scents of tomorrow?

Job Description

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

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 Singapore (onsite role). Be part of a creative, collaborative, and impact-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Establish and execute fragrance development strategies that fulfill customer expectations and ensure profitability.
• Provide creative direction and olfactive guidance to Perfumers to stimulate creativity and deliver winning fragrances.
• Drive the creative process and manage projects to meet deadlines and cost parameters.
• Leverage market knowledge, consumer insights, and fragrance trends to guide development.
• Apply sensory evaluation techniques and fragrance evaluation protocols to projects.
• Partner with marketing and consumer insights teams to integrate consumer preferences into fragrance strategies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, presenting fragrance rationale and market analysis.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Fragrance, Marketing, Business, or related discipline.
• At least 3-6 years of fragrance industry and evaluation experience.
• Excellent olfactive expertise (selected candidates may need to complete an olfactory smelling test).
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver in a fast-changing environment.
• Solid understanding of functional and technical capabilities, consumer needs, and market trends.
• Excellent influencing skills, business acumen, and customer relationship management.
• Ability to create compelling communication to drive strategy and motivate teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Curious approach and enjoyment of challenging projects.
• Ability to articulate creative decisions, balance creativity and cost.
• Experience in leveraging fragrance banks for cross-category initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.

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