Food Developer (Food Industry)

TL;DR

Food Developer (Food Industry): Shaping and expanding hirify.global’s product portfolio from initial concept to market launch with an accent on food formulation, food processing, and end-to-end product development execution. Focus on identifying market trends, running sampling and testing, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver continuous product improvements.

Location: Berlin

Company

hirify.global develops and launches food products and grows its assortment through market-driven innovation.

What you will do

• Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps in the current assortment to propose new product concepts.
• Develop and implement product ideas aligned with hirify.global’s product strategy and brand vision.
• Manage end-to-end product development: briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution.
• Stay current with innovations in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in product development within the food industry.
• University degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field.
• Must live in Berlin or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.
• English fluency (German is a plus).
• Strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes.
• Ability to evaluate and iterate on product samples based on taste, texture, and ingredient functionality.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and 20 days of workation.
• 28 days of vacation initially, increasing by 1 day per year of tenure (capped at 30 days).
• Structured onboarding, dedicated personal/professional development budget, and a MacBook plus fully equipped office setup.
• Free snacks and barista coffee in the office; 20% discount in the hirify.global Online-Shop.
• Fully funded BVG Jobticket, fitness membership subsidy (Urban Sports Club, Hansefit, or FitX), and company pension scheme (bAV) via Ginkgo.
• Regular team events and company parties.