Director of Product Development

Reports To: VP, Product Development & Packaging

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Product Development is responsible for innovating and developing transformative, first-to-market products in all categories: complexion, color, skincare, body care and face products for ONE/SIZE Beauty. This position will be a strong thought partner for our Brand Founder, and has the passion and desire to dream big and create never-before-seen formulations with virality, authenticity and inclusivity at the forefront. This individual will work closely with the Packaging Team, and all cross-functional teams: Marketing, Social, Operations and Finance. The successful candidate will have significant experience in custom formula development and innovation, ideally in beauty and luxury; and be ambitious, creative, detail-oriented and self-motivated.

*This is a hybrid position located in Los Angeles, CA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop 3 year innovation pipeline, strategize on positioning (ingredients, technology, claims)
• Work closely with the Brand Founder and internal teams as a strong, strategic thought partner and execute the dream
• Strategize with VP on product pipeline/calendar to drive growth in winning categories and white space innovation
• Present in weekly meetings to Founder, Brand President, VP of PD and team
• Evaluate formula submissions with Brand Founder and internal testing team
• Responsible for creating comprehensive lab briefs and effective daily communication with chemists
• Lead internal communication with cross-functional teams as it relates to product briefs, formula evaluation, shade selections, copy and claims, artwork and regulatory deliverables
• Create and brief marketing team to create packaging copy, claims
• Work closely with Legal to trademark product names
• Address any social feedback or questions regarding formula and consumer experience
• Lead presentations for new innovation and product concepts with internal team meetings and retailer market meetings
• Responsible for researching new ingredients, textures, products to allow for greater innovation
• Manage all on-going formula development, and new product innovations, shade selections
• Build and maintain effective and strong relationships with contract manufacturers and 3rd party vendors
• Partner with Packaging Director and Supply Chain Team to ensure cost targets and timing are accurate and achievable
• Responsible for establishing prelim COGs and project feasibility and margin targets
• Monitor and maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones, update and track PD timelines
• Daily communication with external partners to manage development and testing, including on-site approvals
• Own PD formula and testing budget, working closely with VP, Packaging to maintain costs and tracking invoices
• Manage filling with 1st production and line trials with the Packaging Team
• Organize innovation meetings with raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, clinical testing houses for PD brainstorms
• Successfully work with the compliance department on regulatory and testing protocols and questionnaires
• Manage all testing protocols to ensure compliancy of claims, usage instructions, and packaging copy. Track all testing dates to ensure timely launch
• Facilitate all bulk and samples for all testing (consumer in use/claims, Safety/RIPT, water activity, etc.) and coordinate final claims with Regulatory
• Strategize and work with internal testing committee for product testing and feedback
• Understand the competitive landscape by analyzing Sephora ratings and reviews by category, reviewing social media commentary and coordinating, sales data, etc
• Partner with packaging counterpart to assist with component development and testing, then synthesize user feedback; research marketplace to identify competitive insights
• Tracking of all lab submissions, feedback, batch submissions, reformulations, distribution of samples with Founder and internal testing teams
• Drive on time market samples and comps for retailer partners
• Own and manage PDsamples for all key decision makers

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Passionate about the beauty industry, fashion and related fields
• College degree with at least 8+ years' relevant work experience within prestige beauty product development
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects through strong prioritization and planning
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Strong presentation skills
• Strategic thinker and open to shared feedback
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish procedures, processes and policies
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional attention-to-detail
• Domestic & international travel required
• Understanding of Sephora / Retailer Sales environment preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Sitting: Must be able to remain in the seated, stationary position throughout workday.

Luxury Brand Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to supporting the BIPOC community. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Luxury Brand Partners will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and has a strict no-retaliation policy.

Luxury Brand Partners does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any recruiting agencies.

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