Director, Global Product Development, Too Faced

Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage)

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Director, Global Product Development to lead end-to-end innovation for Too Faced, driving disruptive, trend-forward beauty products that align with brand strategy, excite consumers, strengthen brand equity, and fuel business growth.

This leader will own the innovation pipeline from concept through launch, partnering with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development.
• 3-5+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully launching prestige beauty products.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing, packaging, and product testing.
• Experience managing multiple complex development projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product innovation and development for Too Faced.
• Own and drive the innovation pipeline from concept through launch.
• Partner with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners.
• Balance creativity with execution handling timelines, costs, and quality.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Product Development team.

Skills

Product development

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cosmetic science

Brand strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, or related field

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The Director, Global Product Development will lead end-to-end product innovation and development for Too Faced, driving the creation of disruptive, trend-forward beauty products that align with brand strategy, excite consumers, strengthen brand equity, and fuel business growth.

This leader will own and drive the innovation pipeline from concept through launch, partnering closely with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners to deliver best-in-class products. The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, creative vision, technical product expertise, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader with deep prestige beauty experience, exceptional product instincts, and a passion for translating emerging trends into commercially successful innovations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Innovation & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of Too Faced's innovation pipeline across makeup, skincare, and adjacent beauty categories.
• Identify emerging consumer, market, ingredient, and technology trends to inform future product opportunities.
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing to define product concepts, positioning, claims, and launch strategies.
• Translate brand vision into commercially viable products that drive growth and strengthen brand differentiation.

Product Development Leadership

• Lead all phases of product development from ideation through commercialization, ensuring products meet brand, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Drive key product decisions across formulas, packaging, shades, claims, and product architecture.
• Balance creativity with execution by navigating technical challenges, timelines, and business priorities.
• Resolve development challenges while protecting innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost objectives.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Packaging Development, Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate with Global Marketing and Regional teams to align innovation priorities with consumer and business needs.
• Build strong relationships with contract manufacturers, labs, and suppliers to source new technologies and capabilities.

Portfolio & Business Management

• Support long-range innovation planning and portfolio management.
• Evaluate product performance and consumer feedback to inform future development strategies.
• Manage product development budgets and resources effectively.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Product Development team.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear direction, prioritization, and development opportunities for team members.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development.
• 3-5+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully launching prestige beauty products.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing, packaging, and product testing.
• Experience managing multiple complex development projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Preferred

• Experience within prestige beauty, color cosmetics, or skincare categories.
• Global product development experience.
• Experience working with external laboratories and contract manufacturers.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,200.00 to $214,450.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,

In addition,

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education-related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time
• and many others

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.