5 Manager, Product Development Jobs in West Hollywood, CA
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hiring a Manager, Product Development Near West Hollywood, CA
The Product Development Manager reports to the Director of Product Development. The PD team collaborates with the Founder/President and all cross-functional team to develop and execute new color and skincare products from concept through execution. The PD team is responsible for all new development with a focus on innovation through ingredients, formula and packaging.
What You Do
- Drive day-to-day development of all new color cosmetic and skincare launches (~100 new skus per year) and manage existing product reformulations or tech transfers
- Support the development of long-term innovation roadmap by identifying innovation opportunities in line with strategic proprieties and category dynamics
- Lead conversations with cross-functional teams (CEO, Marketing, Operations & PD Leadership) to ideate and define product concepts and initiate all new development
- Collaborate with Marketing team at the start of new development to ensure desired claims and copy are supported by formulation and ingredients
- Collaborate closely with Project Manager to build timelines and meet critical milestones
- Manage all new development in adherence to the established timelines and provide weekly updates to the Project Manager
- Develop color stories and shade lineups that represent Hourglass’ creative strategy and align with brand business goals
- Responsible for completing competitive analysis highlighting relevant trends in color, formula, and new product launches
- Coordinate all testing samples (i.e. stability, safety, claims, etc.)
- Understand Hourglass’ existing portfolio and continuously perform deep analysis of category assortments to identify innovation opportunities
- Support team in coordinating product samples for photoshoots, retailers, and marketing needs
- Establish and maintain close relationships with all vendors. Responsible for coordinating and attending all innovation presentations
- Draft briefs and product concepts to kick-off new development with vendors, as well as to share with our internal cross-functional teams
- Research and manage potential new raw materials and ingredients to introduce into new development
- Partner closely with Marketing and Copy teams to identify the language and positioning of new product launches
- Assist in defining comprehensive testing strategy and protocols throughout the product development process; orchestrate internal and external testing panel groups for all new launches (from organization of testing samples to survey/interview design and data analysis)
- Receive and evaluate all incoming batch approval submissions, working closely with Quality team
- You are PASSIONATE about Product Development: You are eager to learn about Hourglass as a brand and the luxury beauty space
- You are KNOWLEDGABLE about beauty: Very aware of competitive luxury beauty brands and trends
- You are CURIOUS: You are an instinctive learner, have a natural desire to seek information and inspiration, understand the consumer and solve problems
- You are CREATIVE: You leverage your knowledge and insight to imagine and develop new concepts and solutions
- You are extremely ORGANIZED: You're not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time and are able to prioritize tasks by urgency
- You are STRATEGIC. You can develop create concepts and vision that support brand and business goals
- You are a strong COMMUNCATOR: You are a people person and collaborate well with others
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Product Development for a cosmetics brand
- Understanding of the specific details and milestones of the Product Development process from product concept to final launch
- Luxury experience is preferred, but not required
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and innovative
- Proactive and accountable; strong skills in anticipating needs and demonstrating a proactive approach to job responsibilities
- A creative thinker
- Comfortable asking questions
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to think outside the box
- Positive personality: able to take on new challenges as they come and to switch gears immediately when necessary
- Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Logistics Services
$127k-169k (estimate)
04/22/2023
07/18/2024
hourglasscosmetics.com
GARDENA, CA
200 - 500
2004
Private
THOMAS YAMAMOTO
$50M - $200M
Logistics Services
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About Hourglass Cosmetics
Hourglass is a manufacturer and marketer of cosmetics and skincare products including primer, foundation, finishing powders, blushes and bronzers.
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