Manager, Product Development

LUXURY BRAND PARTNERS L • La Junta, CO

112d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Manager of Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will work with the VP of Product Development & Packaging and all cross-functional ONE/SIZE (O/S) teams to bring the founder’s vision of product to life. The Manager of PD will be responsible for developing quality, innovative, first-to-market products in all categories including color, complexion, skincare, fragrance, etc. The Product Development Manager will embody the O/S Operating Principles of operating lean, prioritizing action, being resourceful AF, prioritizing shared process, crafting greatness one detail at a time and being customer and community obsessed. The Product Development Manager will align with the O/S Brand Values of love, self-expression, authenticity, boldness, and diversity while being welcoming, aspirational, approachable, unapologetic, and unexpected. As a member of the PD & Packaging team, you will collaborate with teams cross-functionally and report directly to the Executive Director of Product Development. This role is classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standard Act’s overtime requirement and is open to candidates based in Los Angeles, CA. While the position is primarily remote, it follows a hybrid schedule requiring 2 days in-person work at Culver City, CA 90230. The role requires working in PST hours, so candidates located on West Coast are preferred. A reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace free from significant distractions are essential for remote work. The role requires travel domestically and overseas.

Requirements

• 4+ years' relevant work experience within product development
• Being passionate about beauty is an understatement
• Innovation mindset. Not afraid to push the boundaries.
• Strong eye for color and ability to communicate with chemists
• Understanding of timely execution to maintain launch timelines
• Excellent work ethic, with the ability to be a self-starter and manage up
• Must be organized, detail oriented, resourceful, and adept at prioritizing and working on multiple projects at once to meet timelines
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing collaborative environment and ability to pivot when needed
• Leads with respect and empathy
• Values open communication and honesty
• Strong interpersonal skills + strong team player
• Hardworking and willingness to help others
• Domestic & international travel required
• Professional and positive demeanor
• Champions the unseen and the unheard

Nice To Haves

• Makeup artist or beauty advisor experience is a plus
• Cosmetic chemist or contract manufacturer experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage development of O/S projects from ideation through approval including but not limited to competitive analysis, benchmarking, product brief creation, ingredient selection, shade proposals, submission tracking and timeline management
• Ideate with PD and Packaging on new concepts
• Work closely with labs to create blue-sky concepts and present back to PD and Packaging Team
• Exploration of new ingredient stories and PODs
• Travel onsite for development and approvals
• Participate and lead discussions in weekly PD strategy meetings
• Participate and lead in quarterly dream sessions
• Evaluate submissions and provide timely feedback to vendors
• Build and maintain product data sheets from concept to product launch stage
• Lead Trend Forecasting and present data to internal teams
• Oversee maintenance and updating of all standards and benchmarks
• Evaluate all batch submissions and support finished goods approvals
• Organized tracking of all submissions, standards, and approvals. Organized PD storage.
• Send timely feedback on lab submissions and production batches
• Build and maintain effective and strong relationships with contract manufacturers and 3rd party vendors
• Create development timelines including all essential creative and execution milestones
• Support consumer and clinical testing along with copy substantiation
• Manage stability testing samples and deadlines
• Support weekly vendor and NPD status on behalf of PD
• Lead product education sessions for all new launches for internal teams
• Collaborate with Packaging Team through all stages of product development
• Work with Marketing to build product copy and go-to-market materials
• Work with Sales to build education materials
• Work with Regulatory & Legal for all claims and name approvals
• PD support for cross-functional teams (ie photoshoots, education material, customer service questions, etc)
• Evaluate root cause analysis with quality complaints
• Help address social and customer service questions related to product
• Spearhead all internal formula and shade testing and model testing
• Organized tracking of all feedback and development stages
• Managing and communicating status of all projects during weekly cross-functional meetings
• Oversee comp requests and tracker for internal team and retailer meetings
• Work with Marketing to prepare pricing analysis and recommendations
• Attend industry trade shows and vendor presentations. Present to internal team.
• Provide competitive and trend insights to the PD team and cross functionally
• Partner with Packaging team to assist in component development
• Managing product inventory for PD Team
• Manage the PD rooms, retains and product trays

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available
• Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day
• Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly technology allowance
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products
• Employee referral program with rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees