B&W Prospective Innovation Skincare Marketing Manager

Unilever; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a B&W Prospective Innovation Skincare Marketing Manager in London. This role focuses on creating innovative skincare products, driving collaboration across teams, and managing packaging design projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for beauty and a proven background in brand marketing and product innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in brand marketing and product innovation is essential.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Proven track record in beauty innovation and brand strategy.

Responsibilities

• Translate emerging trends into product opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on packaging.
• Manage design projects and budget for external suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Consumer-centric mindset

Facilitation expertise

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in brand marketing or related field

Job description

B&W Prospective Innovation Skincare Marketing Manager

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Location: London, 100VE | Type: Full-time | Posted: Yesterday | Application deadline: August 22, 2025 (6 days remaining) | Job ID: R-01900

Role Summary

Reporting to the Global Skin Brand Partner & Marketing Design Lead, this role is at the heart of creating innovative and desirable skincare products. You will translate emerging trends and semiotic codes into tangible opportunities for our hair/skin brands, building cross-functional teams to drive sustainable innovation in formula, packaging, and consumer experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Co-Creation Sprints
   • Align with the Skin Lead on priority projects, leading with support and coaching.
   • Collaborate with Trends & Beauty Academy Lead and R&D teams to convert macro trends into product and packaging innovations.
   • Act as a strategic partner to skin brand teams, shaping project briefs and leading co-creation sprints and crafting sessions.
   • Develop creative stimuli for sprints, collaborating with internal teams and external experts to foster creative thinking.
2. Packaging Design
   • Partner with Brand Leads to execute design strategies, managing a design ecosystem including internal teams and external designers & agencies.
   • Manage 2-3 freelance designers, overseeing work, workload, and external partnerships.
   • Handle sourcing, onboarding, and budget management for external suppliers.
3. Budget & Systems Management
   • Build and maintain an external contact database with your skin counterpart.
   • Onboard external suppliers and manage purchase orders and cross-charges with finance.

Candidate Profile

• Deep passion for beauty and aesthetics, with understanding of skin/hair categories.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across cultures and levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Facilitation and co-creation expertise.
• Adaptability and agility in a changing environment.
• Consumer-centric mindset and ability to articulate aesthetic visions clearly.
• Attention to detail and creative coherence.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in brand marketing and product innovation.
• Experience leading packaging design projects and evaluating creative work.
• Proven track record in beauty innovation and brand strategy development.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple projects.

Additional Details

This is a London-based role with a minimum of two days in the office. Travel within the UK and abroad may be required for print trials and mock-up productions.

Selection Criteria

Top Skills: Excellent communication, aesthetic translation, facilitation & co-creation.

Domain Experience: 2+ years in beauty and wellbeing brands, with expertise in brand crafting, innovation, and marketing strategy.

Core Values

• Collaboration, adaptability, growth mindset, and consumer obsession.
• Strong stakeholder management and innovative thinking.
• Alignment with Unilever’s values of respect, trust, integrity, and creativity.

What We Offer

Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We support reasonable adjustments during the application process. Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups and our commitment to equity and inclusion.

Location and Future Plans

The role is based at 100 Victoria Embankment, London, with potential relocation to Kingston-upon-Thames by early 2025, subject to ongoing consultations. The final work location will be confirmed after these discussions.

About Unilever

Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, with over 400 brands used daily by over two billion people. We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment for ambitious individuals eager to learn and lead.