Associate Director, MAC Packaging

Estée Lauder Companies•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Requirements

Minimum BS degree in Packaging Science or Engineering.
7+ years’ experience in cosmetic package development.
Concentrated experience in prestige beauty industry with proven development experience in color, fragrance, skin care categories and/or Promotional areas
Proficiency in computer systems including Unique Package Definition Systems, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Timeline management systems.
Technical competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents.
Comprehensive knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging including but not limited to: Injection molding, Extrusion molding, Metal forming, Glass forming, Vacuum forming, Assembly of components, Dispensing systems (Pump, Airless), Folding carton and rigid box design.
Comprehensive knowledge of decorating techniques and materials used on primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
Comprehensive knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance.

Responsibilities

Manage direct reports ensuring they are provided the necessary support and tools to succeed on the assigned task or project.
Communicate and work closely with all development groups including Marketing, Product Development, R&D, Package Design and End to End Engineering.
Work with the Outline and Artwork Management teams to generate outlines efficiently and process artwork correctly and effectively.
Work with BVC and GSM to manage specific project development and provide detail analysis on risk when required.
Build and cultivate relationships with the cross functional Value Chain team (Global Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Quality).