Product Development Manager Cosmetics Packaging

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions for the cosmetic industry is looking for a Product Development Manager in Dubai. This role involves leading product development for innovative fragrance packaging solutions, requiring extensive knowledge of glass and aluminum materials along with a background in the cosmetics and perfume industry. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. Strong project management skills and a keen understanding of market trends are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with glass and aluminum materials in packaging design.
• Minimum 7 years in product development within the perfume or cosmetics industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aesthetics, functionality, durability, and sustainability in packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development for fragrance packaging projects.
• Utilize knowledge of materials to create functional and visually appealing packaging.
• Conduct research on emerging trends in packaging materials and consumer preferences.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure feasibility and timely delivery of projects.
• Oversee prototype creation and testing to ensure performance meets specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of fragrance packaging requirements

Familiarity with manufacturing processes for glass and aluminum packaging

Awareness of emerging trends in fragrances, cosmetics, and luxury packaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, Material Science

Job description

Role Overview

A wellestablished company specializing in packaging solutions for the cosmetic industry is looking for an experienced Product Development Manager with a strong background in the cosmetics and perfume industry to lead the creation of innovative packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in glass and aluminum materials a keen understanding of market trends and a drive to develop exceptional products that exceed industry standards. This role involves close collaboration with design engineering marketing and sales teams to deliver clientfocused costeffective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Conceptualization & Development

• Lead endtoend product development for fragrance packaging projects.
• Convert client briefs and market insights into innovative product concepts aligned with brand identity and trends.

Material Expertise

• Utilize knowledge of glass and aluminum materials to create functional and visually appealing packaging.
• Suggest sustainable materials to meet environmental standards and consumer expectations.

Trend Analysis & Innovation

• Conduct research on emerging trends in fragrances packaging materials and consumer preferences.
• Integrate market trends into product development to maintain competitive advantage.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Coordinate with internal teams (design engineering R&D) and external suppliers for feasibility quality and timely delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring deadlines budgets and quality standards are met.

Industry Expertise

• Apply deep understanding of the perfume and cosmetics market to anticipate client needs.
• Monitor competitor products and technological advances.

Prototyping & Testing

• Oversee prototype creation and testing to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Resolve technical challenges related to materials or manufacturing processes.

Client Interaction

• Present concepts to clients provide project updates and address feedback or concerns.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Expertise

• Proven handson experience with glass and aluminum materials in packaging design.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in product development within the perfume or cosmetics industry preferred.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Product Design Material Science or related field; Masters degree is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of fragrance packaging requirements: aesthetics functionality durability sustainability.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for glass and aluminum packaging.
• Awareness of emerging trends in fragrances cosmetics and luxury packaging.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives or innovative materials.
• Established network within the perfume or cosmetics industry.

Key Competencies

• Strong project management skills including deadline and budget adherence.
• Creative problemsolving combined with technical expertise.
• Excellent communication abilities for teamwork and client engagement.
• High attention to detail with commitment to quality.
• Ability to monitor industry trends and implement strategic improvements.