NPD Beauty Product Developer: Colour Cosmetics & Skincare

Devcos International; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product influence

International exposure

Hands-on ownership

Modern office location

Job summary

Devcos International, a Melbourne-based beauty manufacturer, is seeking a Product Developer to take briefs through formulation, sampling and production handover. You’ll lead NPD projects, collaborate with clients, R&D, operations and suppliers, and use AI tools to streamline research and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in colour cosmetics or skincare, strong project management, excellent communication, and unrestricted Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' formulation experience in colour cosmetics or skincare.
• Tertiary qualification in cosmetic science, chemistry or related field.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Strong project management skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine colour cosmetics and skincare formulations from customer briefs.
• Manage multiple NPD projects, including timelines, samples, costings and stakeholder updates.
• Act as the main client contact, turning briefs into finished products.
• Coordinate stability and compatibility testing.
• Use AI tools to maximise efficiency in research, documentation and project tracking.
• Keep up with trends, ingredients and regulation.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

AI tools

Beauty passion

Education

Tertiary qualification in cosmetic science, chemistry or related field

Job description

Devcos International, a Melbourne-based beauty manufacturer, is seeking a Product Developer to take briefs through formulation, sampling and production handover. You’ll lead NPD projects, collaborate with clients, R&D, operations and suppliers, and use AI tools to streamline research and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in colour cosmetics or skincare, strong project management, excellent communication, and unrestricted Australian working rights.