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International Flavors and Fragrances
United States, New York, New York
521 West 57th Street (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

This 12week, fulltime internship offers handson exposure to the endtoend product development and commercialization process, from early concept through launch. The intern will support 1-2 priority projects, contributing to new product launch tracking, social media and cultural trend analysis, and crossfunctional coordination. This role provides practical experience in consumerdriven innovation, project management, and commercial strategy within a fastpaced, global organization, along with mentorship and meaningful involvement in real business initiatives.

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 New York, NY (onsite). Be part of a fastpaced, global organization, and cross - functional team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

The intern will support 1-2 priority projects in a projectmanagement capacity, with the opportunity to observe and learn the full development and execution lifecycle - from early concept through commercialization.

Where You'll Make a Difference

New Product Launch & Project Support

  • Assist with tracking new product launches across categories, ensuring accurate documentation and visibility

  • Support product setup and maintenance in internal systems (e.g., Gallery), including new entries, updates, and discontinued items

  • Coordinate with crossfunctional partners to support evaluations, testing needs, and approvals

  • Help maintain organized records and trackers to support launch readiness and ongoing portfolio management

Social Media & Trend Tracking

  • Monitor social media platforms and digital culture to identify emerging trends, viral products, brands, and consumer movements

  • Develop and share weekly trend reports highlighting relevant insights for fragrance, beauty, wellness, and consumer product spaces

  • Translate trend insights into earlystage ideation, including moodboards, concept ideation and competitive landscape

Administrative & CrossTeam Support

  • Support daytoday administrative needs across teams, including:

    • Assisting sales coordinators with customer samples

    • Helping prepare materials for customer meetings

    • Supporting consumer testing logistics

    • Purchasing competitive products for analysis

    • Provide general coordination and support that enables teams to move efficiently and stay organized

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree (Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Communications, or related field preferred)

  • Strong interest in consumer behavior, brands, trends, and innovation

  • Passion for social media and digital culture; enjoys staying on top of what's trending

  • Highly organized, detailoriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams

  • Strong communication skills (written and visual)

  • Comfortable working crossfunctionally in a fastpaced, collaborative environment

  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with visual storytelling or mood boards is a plus

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Competitive Pay

  • Flexible Schedule

  • The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment

  • Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

Why Choose Us?

  • Realworld experience supporting commercial strategy, marketing, and consumer insights

  • Exposure to crossfunctional collaboration in a global organization

  • Handson involvement in trend analysis and product innovation

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines

  • A deeper understanding of how consumer insights translate into products on shelf

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

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