Associate Manager, Product Development

ColourPop•Oxnard, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ColourPop is all about accessible, trend-driven beauty that moves at the speed of culture. Known for rapid launches, viral moments, and a passionate community, we create high-quality, cruelty-free products that bring what’s next in beauty to our fans first. As part of the Seed Beauty family, we redefine what it means to innovate fast — and have fun doing it. We are seeking a talented and driven Associate Manager, Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will support development of color products — from initial concept and formula briefs through shade development, iteration, and final launch. You will work closely with Creative, Marketing, Sourcing, and Operations to bring differentiated, on-trend assortments to market on time and on budget.

Requirements

2–3 years of product development experience in color cosmetics (e.g., lip, eye, face, or multi-category) — required.
Hands-on experience in formula development and color/shade development — from brief to bulk approval.
Experience contributing to cohesive, commercially relevant shade ranges across diverse skin tones.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Familiarity with formulas, stability data, and lab reports; willingness to deepen technical knowledge on the job.
Experience working with contract manufacturers or third-party labs, including coordinating across time zones.
Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Support formula development briefings with contract manufacturers and in-house labs, communicating performance, texture, and finish targets.
Contribute to shade development — from trend research and competitive analysis through assortment proposals and development.
Help develop compelling, cohesive shade ranges that are inclusive, commercially relevant, and brand-appropriate across all skin tones.
Evaluate lab submissions for color accuracy, formula stability, and consumer-relevant performance benchmarks.
Build knowledge of raw materials, pigment systems, and formulation technology to help guide manufacturers toward innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Partner with Marketing and Creative to support seasonal and evergreen product assortments that align with brand positioning and consumer demand.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to surface insights and recommendations on shade edits, gaps, and expansion opportunities.
Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously across different stages of the pipeline, maintaining accuracy and momentum. Track project deliverables; proactively identify risks and escalate to keep launches on schedule.
Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Creative, Regulatory, Packaging, Supply Chain) and external manufacturing partners.
Prepare assortment and shade proposals and development status updates for internal meetings.
Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements for target markets (US, EU, and others as applicable).
Partner with Regulatory and Quality teams to resolve formula or stability issues efficiently.
Work within established COGs targets.