ISIPCA Intern

Role Overview

ISIPCA Intern position at IFF, based in Dubai. This internship is designed to help a Year 3 IFF ISIPCA student evolve into a more market-aware, technically skilled, and professionally mature future perfumer.

Company Overview

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Scent division harnesses the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

Role Purpose

Through a combination of creative training, fragrance formulation practice, category immersion, consumer understanding, scientific exposure, and ongoing mentorship, you will gain hands-on experience across the fragrance creation process. Working alongside Scent Design & Creation and cross-functional teams, you will build the knowledge, capabilities, and business understanding needed to support your development toward a successful career in perfumery.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Development

• Contribute to creative fragrance projects under the guidance of experienced perfumers and fragrance professionals.
• Complete a creative exercise ('the brief') to develop technical and creative perfumery skills.
• Develop technical and creative perfumery skills through hands-on project work.

Laboratory & Sensory Learning

• Learn and apply laboratory best practices, including safety, organization, and sample handling procedures.
• Assist with fragrance evaluations and sensory learning activities to strengthen olfactory capabilities.

Project Support

• Support multiple local and regional projects simultaneously across the perfumery organization.
• Support the Scent Design Group team on a variety of initiatives to deepen understanding of fragrance development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently enrolled in Year 3 of the ISIPCA Scent Design and Creation program.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment while following established safety and quality standards.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and openness to feedback and development opportunities.
• Strong creative thinking skills and an interest in translating concepts into compelling fragrance experiences.

Additional Information

• Additional local language skills relevant to the location are an advantage.
• Interest in exploring multiple fragrance-related career paths and building a long-term career in perfumery is valued.
• Gain hands-on experience within one of the world's leading fragrance companies.
• Learn directly from experienced perfumers, scent designers, and technical experts.
• Exposure to global teams, innovative technologies, and iconic fragrance brands.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative environment focused on learning, growth, and innovation.
• IFF values the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, and veteran status. The company strives for an inclusive workplace that allows colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.