Manager, Product Development

ColourPop•Oxnard, CA

1d•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. About the Role We are seeking a talented and driven Product Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead 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

5+ years of product development experience specifically in color cosmetics (e.g., lip, eye, face, or multi-category) — required.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in formula development and color/shade development — from brief to bulk approval.
Proven track record building cohesive, commercially successful shade ranges across diverse skin tones.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting formulas, stability data, and lab reports.
Experience working directly with international contract manufacturers and third-party labs, including managing relationships across time zones and cultures.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed
Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Lead formula development briefings with contract manufacturers and in-house labs, clearly communicating performance, texture, and finish targets.
Drive shade development — from trend research and competitive analysis through assortment proposals and development.
Develop compelling, cohesive shade ranges that are inclusive, commercially relevant, and brand-appropriate across all skin tones.
Evaluate and approve lab submissions for color accuracy, formula stability, and consumer-relevant performance benchmarks.
Maintain deep knowledge of raw materials, pigment systems, and formulation technology to guide manufacturers toward innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Partner with Marketing and Creative to define seasonal and evergreen product assortments that align with brand positioning and consumer demand.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to recommend shade edits, gaps, and expansion opportunities.
Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously across different stages of the pipeline, maintaining accuracy and momentum. Own and track project deliverables; proactively identify risks and drive resolution to keep launches on schedule
Serve as the primary liaison between 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