Project Manager

Dermalogica LLC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare company in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to support global initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in beauty, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Mandarin. Responsibilities include managing product reformulations, lifecycle initiatives, and ensuring compliance in product registrations for the China market. Offering a base salary of $80,000-$85,000 along with competitive benefits, this role promotes an entrepreneurial spirit while being part of an industry leader.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent health benefits

Monthly product allowances

Profit sharing

Annual fitness reimbursement

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills required.
• 3-5 years in new product launches and promotional programs.
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of reformulations and compliance updates.
• Manage SKU stewardship and cross-functional teams.
• Support product registration initiatives for the China market.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proficiency in Mandarin

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Education

3-5 years of experience in beauty

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Dermalogica is the leader of the professional skincare industry and the number one choice of professional skin therapists around the globe. Our focus is to continue to drive and support the professional skin therapist and our global accounts with exciting programs that foster their growth and success with Dermalogica, while at the same time, continuing to further our engagement with the consumer and enhancing their experience with the brand from all aspects.

Our Global Marketing team has an opening for a talented Project Manager to support global initiatives. This position is responsible for driving the ongoing strategy, quality, and lifecycle of Dermalogica’s core product portfolio. This role focuses on reformulations, SKU management, artwork updates, and cross functional alignment to ensure our hero products remain competitive, compliant, and consistent across global markets. The position reports to the Associate Director of Global Core Innovation and works closely with R&D, Regulatory, Operations, Creative, Education and International Market teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reformulation and Lifecycle Management

• Lead the development and execution of reformulations, compliance driven updates, pack changes, and other lifecycle initiatives across the core product portfolio.
• Manage SKU stewardship including artwork updates, claims revisions, component changes, discontinuations, and version control.
• Initiate project workflows by issuing required documentation and ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and expectations across cross functional teams.
• Partner with R and D, Operations, Creative, Education, Sales, Regulatory, and Regional Marketing to bring updates to market smoothly and on schedule.
• Serve as primary point of contact for anticipating, tracking, and resolving developmental, operational, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure programs meet strategic, financial, and compliance requirements and maintain alignment with global brand standards.
• Use product, regulatory, and performance insights to inform lifecycle recommendations and category improvements.

Support for China Business

• Lead product registration initiatives for the China market by defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and expectations across US and China teams and external partners.
• Act as a liaison between US cross-functional team (R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Creative, Quality Control, top management) and external partners, removing work silos and ensuring risks and knowledge gaps are addressed timely.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and project resources to drive key decisions and identified and mitigated risks with action plans, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of projects.
• Update Global leadership regularly on the state of the China business – with a focus on product registration, product portfolio performance, and forecasting.
• Serve as the main point of contact for colleagues based in China, ensuring their needs are addressed by global teams – not limited to product registration but also marketing-related tasks.
• Guide and help China local team to make informed assortment selection in the commercial context with the knowledge of the global team to optimize product structure.

Education and/or Experience

• 3-5 year’s experience in beauty, working on new product launches and/or promotional programs that have been executed at a global level
• Exceptional communication skills are a must, as is the ability to build and develop internal and external relationships
• Proficiency in Mandarin, both spoken and written, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, conceptual, and project management skills required
• Excellent written and oral communication, excellent presentation skills, ability to personally organize and set priorities, and to drive other people
• Knowledge of the functions of product development, packaging design, advertising, and sales and their effect on product marketability
• Computer literacy in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and the Internet

Other Skills and Abilities

• To find success within this role, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to see the “big picture” and work at a strategic level, thinking independently about what will drive success for the brand.
• The position requires creativity and thorough knowledge in all areas of marketing including the ability to develop and implement innovative marketing programs, knowledge of global market/consumer trends.
• Attention to detail, good follow-through, and consistent professional ethic

The expected base salary for this position is $80,000-$85,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This role is eligible for participation in our company bonus plan, rewarding personal performance and company results.

This position will be based out of the corporate headquarters in Carson, CA with applicable hybrid in-office work guidelines.

Why Join Us?

• A Legacy of Success: Dermalogica is the preferred choice of Skin Therapists worldwide, renowned for our exceptional skincare line and industry-leading postgraduate education. We have a record of achievement and are committed to building upon our brand's legacy.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation: At Dermalogica, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and encourage our employees to bring their best ideas to the table. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to our success by implementing innovative solutions that reach skincare professionals and consumers.
• Backed by Unilever: In 2015, Dermalogica became part of the Unilever family, one of the world's largest and most successful consumer goods companies. While operating as an independent business, we now have access to cutting-edge capabilities and resources, empowering us to win in our markets.

Join Dermalogica and you'll see why we're not just a skincare company - we're a movement. Hit the Apply Now button today! Rest assured, all applications will be thoughtfully reviewed, and our HR team will contact you if your skills align with the position.

Join a company that offers competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, monthly product allowances, profit sharing, annual fitness reimbursement, domestic partner benefits, 401(k) matching, and many more perks!

To be considered for this role, click “Apply Now” and include your resume and a link to your portfolio. All applications are reviewed, and a member of the Human Resources team will contact you if your experience and skills are a match.

Dermalogica is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.