Snack and Culinary Designer

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is hiring a Snack and Culinary Designer for an on-site role in Manila. The designer develops savoury product solutions across plant-based meats, sauces, soups, condiments, ready meals and meat products, using IFF's ingredient and flavour portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and apply savoury product solutions across plant-based meats, sauces, soups, condiments, ready meals and meat products.
• Leverage new raw materials, emerging technologies and IFF innovations to drive product development.
• Demonstrate expertise in recipe formulation, ingredient functionality and raw material applications.
• Maintain and improve recipe databases and share knowledge and best practices.
• Guide teams on market-specific taste and texture preferences so product concepts meet consumer needs.
• Identify gaps in the flavour and ingredient portfolio and work with cross-functional experts to address business needs.
• Lead technical strategy, category initiatives and concept generation, integrating IFF technologies and TASTE DESIGN innovation.
• Build customer partnerships by understanding business strategies, brands, consumer preferences and market trends, and provide solution-based support.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Consumer Research, Regulatory and R&D teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in snacks and culinary creation.
• Strong leadership experience, including mentoring trainees and junior designers.
• Critical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package aligned with the role's weighting, seniority and experience.
• Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.