Designer I – Beverage Development

About the role

The Designer I – Beverage will lead the creation of innovative beverage and emulsion solutions from concept through commercialization, partnering with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver consumer‑centric, technically sound products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of beverage and emulsion solutions that meet customer, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Manage projects independently from concept through commercialization across multiple beverage categories.
• Design and execute laboratory, pilot‑scale and production trials to ensure product performance and scalability.
• Provide technical expertise, recommendations and troubleshooting support to customers.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Flavor Creation, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing and Sales teams.
• Drive innovation by translating consumer insights, emerging trends and new technologies into differentiated solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in beverage development, food ingredients, flavors or related food manufacturing industries.
• Proven ability to lead customer projects independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent English communication skills with strong problem‑solving and project‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Expertise in beverage formulation and product development.
• Hands‑on experience developing and scaling beverage emulsions.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, beverage stability and shelf‑life optimization.
• Understanding of beverage manufacturing processes, production scale‑up, quality systems and food regulations.