Summer 2026 Internship: Junior Futurist Intern; Taste, Texture and Health - Princeton, NJ

Summer 2026 Internship: Junior Futurist; Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) – Princeton, NJ

 

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Junior Futurist at our Princeton, NJ office.

 

The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

 

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm 

 

Join our TTH, Foresight & Design as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!

 

Your key responsibilities

 

Assist the Sr. Mgr. of Foresight & Design in:

• the research and analysis of signals for pre-trend identification
• mapping out potential TrenzWalks (domestically)
• creating presentations that bring Foresight & Design’s insight to life in an engaging way
• publishing insights both internally and externally
• expanding on and leveraging Foresight & Design’s existing work
• improving systems and workflows
• Project(s) will be assigned based on applicant's overall capabilities and timeframe

 

We bring

 

• Build Your Future Skills: Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Culture: Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.
• Grow Through Curiosity: Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.

 

You Bring

 

• You spot what others miss, stay ahead of the curve, and connect ideas across disciplines
• Interest In developing marketing stories for the future of food & beverage creation
• Excellent written communication skills as well as an interest in popular culture and design
• Ability to adapt to “house style” in terms of brand voice and look
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Canva are a must. Understanding of AI tools is helpful.
• Please send a “portfolio” that shows us how you view the world + how you share that with others. It can be anything – a blog, social media page, sketchbook, short story, etc.

 

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.  Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

 

At the end of this internship, you will:

 

• Learn methodology for strategic foresight by observing and identifying signals across culture, design, food, and consumer behavior
• Build skills in “design thinking” – giving shape to ideas through engaging visuals, storytelling, and presentations
• Gain exposure to how a global foresight team works day‑to‑day, including tools, workflows, and collaboration across teams/regions.

 

About dsm-firmenich:

 

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

 

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.<