Senior Director, Product Development (color), rhode

e.l.f. Beauty • Beverly Hills, CA

99d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a hands-on product development leader to shape and execute the vision for our color cosmetics portfolio. This role is highly collaborative with our founder, working side-by-side to translate her creative vision, artistry instincts, and consumer connection into breakthrough products. You’ll lead development from concept to launch, and partner cross-functionally to bring high quality products to market at speed. The ideal candidate has developed top performing color cosmetics and has expertise in relevant trends and innovation, ingredients and product development. This position will be responsible for the innovation, development, evaluation and execution of new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10+ years in product development with deep expertise in color cosmetics.
• Proven ability to translate creative vision into successful scalable products.
• Expertise in formula development, pigments, shade matching, and regulatory standards.
• A collaborative, founder-facing approach with strong communication skills.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-expectation environment.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.
• You’re a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity.
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional communication to ensure projects meet timelines and budget.
• You have a passion for making data-driven decisions regarding product.
• Must be organized, have impeccable attention to detail and a strong multitasker.
• Must be a strategic thinker, flexible, self-starter, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Team player, reliable partner, and collaborative thinker is a must.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Co-Create with the Founder – Work directly with the founder to shape product concepts, and shade strategy.
• Lead Development – Oversee formula and shade development from concept through testing, scale-up and launch.
• Oversee safety and stability testing to ensure product requirements are met.
• Manage and report all clinical, sensory and consumer testing for products in development.
• Deliver inclusive, high-performance shades and finishes that meet the founder’s standards and exceed consumer expectations.
• Ensure launches hit timing and margin targets while balancing creativity, quality, and feasibility.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with Project Management, Marketing, Ops, and Regulatory to deliver 360° launches with impact.
• Partner with Project Management to develop and communicate timeline expectations and key milestones to vendors and ensure timing is met.
• Work with Regulatory team to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Assist with resolution of quality or production issues to ensure on-time launches.
• Manage Vendors – Build strong lab and supplier partnerships (domestic and international) to unlock innovation and ensure execution at scale.
• Travel to contract manufacturers for on-site formula development, shade matching, pilot/scale up, and production batching, as needed.
• Lead & Inspire – Mentor and grow a team of product developers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years)
• Equity
• Flexible time off
• Year-round half-day Fridays
• Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees