Senior NPD Lead (FTC)

REFY; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

25+ Days Holiday

Community First Day

Family Leave

EV Scheme

Financial Coaching

Flexible Religious Holidays

Flexible Working

REFY Product Perks

Regular Social Events

Career Growth

Vitality Health Insurance

Resumo da vaga

REFY is seeking a Senior NPD Lead (FTC) to steer day-to-day development of beauty products from concept through launch within REFY’s NPD pipeline. Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will translate creative direction and customer insight into differentiated products, coordinating across suppliers and internal teams in Manchester.

You will lead development across formula, packaging, shades and application, manage milestones and gates, and partner with Cross-functional teams to ensure quality,

Qualificações

• Experience leading beauty product development projects from concept to launch.
• Ability to translate creative direction into clear development actions.
• Knowledge of makeup and skincare market trends and innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver projects within the NPD pipeline and support Head of NPD on opportunities.
• Translate briefs into product concepts and development plans with stakeholders.
• Develop differentiated concepts with suppliers and internal partners.
• Lead day-to-day product development across formula, packaging, shades and application.
• Coordinate contributors, manage milestones, risks and NPD gates.

Conhecimentos

Beauty product development

Cross-functional coordination

Concept to launch

Market trends

Creative mindset

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Descrição da vaga

Senior NPD Lead (FTC)

Department: Product Development

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Manchester

Description

The Senior NPD Lead drives the day-to-day development and delivery of assigned products within REFY’s agreed NPD and innovation pipeline. Reporting to the Head of NPD, they turn creative direction, customer insight and product expertise into innovative, differentiated products, taking projects from concept and validation through to production and launch.

The role works across core NPD, colour extensions, retail exclusives, gifts with purchase, sampling and accessories. They lead development activity, coordinate stakeholders and suppliers, and bring clear recommendations to the Head of NPD, who retains ownership of the overall product strategy, pipeline priorities, departmental budget and team performance. Final product approvals follow the agreed sign-off process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver assigned projects within REFY’s agreed NPD and innovation pipeline, supporting the Head of NPD in developing future opportunities aligned with the Global Product Strategy and Brand, Marketing and Commercial priorities.
• Translate creative direction and approved briefs into clear product concepts and development plans. Work with the Head of NPD and, where required, the Founder & CEO to refine ideas and prepare recommendations for key decisions.
• Develop differentiated concepts that solve real customer needs, exploring world-first, first-to-market and protectable innovation with suppliers and internal partners.
• Lead day-to-day product development across formula, claims, packaging, shades and application, maintaining the agreed vision and brief. Escalate changes that affect scope, cost, timing or product performance to the Head of NPD.
• Build customer, community and accessibility learning into development, organising testing early enough to challenge, validate and improve product and packaging decisions.
• Coordinate project contributors and suppliers, provide product development guidance to colleagues, and partner with the PD Project Manager to keep milestones, risks, actions and NPD gates clear and on track.
• Prepare samples, insights, recommendations and decision requests for Monthly Product Reviews and sign-offs. Present project updates, capture feedback and drive agreed actions through to completion.
• Track market trends, customer behaviour, emerging technologies and supplier innovation, bringing relevant product and category opportunities to the Head of NPD.
• Partner with Technical & Compliance, Product Marketing & Education, Project Delivery, Brand, Commercial and regional teams to address quality, customer experience, global readiness and launch requirements early. Support product presentations to retail partners as required.
• Monitor agreed project costs and flag variances to the Head of NPD. Review post-launch and Core & Hero product performance, using customer feedback and quality learning to recommend and deliver agreed improvements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience leading beauty product development projects and coordinating colleagues, suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• A strong track record of developing and delivering innovative, differentiated beauty products from early concept through to launch.
• Experience working with a Founder or highly creative senior stakeholder is desirable, with the ability to translate creative direction into clear development actions.
• In-depth knowledge of the makeup and skincare market, trends, competitors and emerging innovation.
• A creative and commercial mindset, with a customer and community-led approach to product development.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with product quality, commercial viability, timelines and technical requirements.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with confidence to challenge constructively, make recommendations and elevate decisions appropriately.
• Comfortable joining a fast-moving team, building trust quickly and working with senior stakeholders, global suppliers and retail partners.

OUR PERKS

• 25+ Days Holiday: Start with 25, earn one for every year's service (up to 5)
• Community First Day: A day to support a cause you love.
• Family Leave: Enhanced support for new parents.
• EV Scheme: Drive electric with salary sacrifice options.
• Financial Coaching: Guidance to boost your money mindset.
• Flexible Religious Holidays: Flexibility to honour days that matter to you.
• Flexible Working: Flexi start and finish times with the option to work one day per week from home.
• REFY Product Perks: Annual allowance, exclusive discounts, and be the first to try new REFY products before any launches!
• Regular Social Events: Team-Building days and seasonal parties.
• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities.
• Vitality Health Insurance: Health coverage with added benefits.