Intern - Consumer Insights

Job Summary

IFF is seeking a motivated and analytically curious Consumer Insights Summer Intern to support our Consumer Insights team. This internship offers hands on exposure to how consumer research is designed, executed, analyzed, and translated into actionable insights that inform innovation, marketing strategy, and commercial decision making. The intern will work closely with experienced Consumer Insights professionals to support research program development and execution, contributing to real projects that impact product innovation and business strategy across fragrance categories.

ABOUT THE ROLE

IFF is seeking a motivated and analytically curious Consumer Insights Summer Intern to support our Consumer Insights team. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to how consumer research is designed, executed, analyzed, and translated into actionable insights that inform innovation, marketing strategy, and commercial decision‑making.

The intern will work closely with experienced Consumer Insights professionals to support research program development and execution, contributing to real projects that impact product innovation and business strategy across fragrance categories.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

The intern will support 1–2 core research initiatives throughout the summer, gaining experience across the full research lifecycle—from study design and sample definition to data analysis and insight storytelling. A key component of the internship will include a capstone summer project, synthesizing existing research data within a fragrance category to develop clear conclusions and recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Design & Execution Support

• Assist with the design and setup of quantitative and qualitative research programs

• Support development of questionnaires, screeners, and discussion guides for consumer testing (e.g., CLTs, HUTs, U&A studies)

• Help define recruitment criteria and support sample sourcing for consumer research

• Coordinate with internal partners and vendors to support study execution and logistics

Data Analysis & Insight Development

• Support basic data analysis, including topline review, tab checks, and summary outputs

• Assist in organizing and synthesizing consumer feedback, open‑ended responses, and key findings

• Help translate research results into clear, consumer‑friendly insights that can be shared with cross‑functional teams

PowerPoint & Insight Storytelling

• Support creation of PowerPoint decks summarizing research objectives, methods, results, and implications

• Assist with visualizing data and insights in a clear, concise, and compelling way

• Help ensure insights are communicated in a manner that supports decision‑making across marketing, commercial, and innovation teams

Summer Research Project

• Lead a focused summer project compiling and analyzing existing research data within a fragrance category

• Identify key consumer trends, unmet needs, and patterns across studies

• Develop a concise set of research conclusions and implications, presented in a final summary deck

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Consumer Insights, Market Research, Psychology, Marketing, Business, or a related field

• Strong interest in consumer behavior, research methodologies, and data‑driven decision‑making

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and comfort working with data

• Clear and concise communicator, both written and visual

• Comfortable working across multiple projects in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with survey tools or data analysis is a plus

• Curious, organized, and eager to learn how research informs real business decisions

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Hands‑on experience designing and executing real consumer research studies

• Exposure to end‑to‑end research workflows within a global organization

• Experience translating data into insights that inform innovation and strategy

• Mentorship from experienced Consumer Insights professionals

• A strong foundation for a future career in consumer insights, market research, or strategy

 

WHY IFF?

At IFF, we create science‑backed, consumer‑inspired solutions that shape how people experience scent, taste, and everyday products around the world. Consumer understanding is at the core of how we innovate, and our Consumer Insights team plays a critical role in connecting human needs with business strategy.

As a Consumer Insights intern at IFF, you will be embedded in real research work, not observing from the sidelines. You’ll collaborate closely with insights leaders and cross‑functional partners, gaining firsthand exposure to how research influences product development, marketing, and commercial decisions.

IFF offers a uniquely cross‑functional learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, questions are valued, and insights matter. This internship provides meaningful, hands‑on experience for students interested in building a career rooted in understanding consumers and driving impact through insight.

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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