Director of Packaging - ODDITY

ODDITY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ODDITY is seeking a Product Development enthusiast to lead our Packaging team, owning the full lifecycle of packaging development from concept to launch across products and new categories.

You will manage global supplier relationships, coordinate with product, supply chain, R&D, creative, and ops to deliver packaging on time, on budget, and on brand. If you thrive in complexity and move fast, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking / VC / PE, or at least 3 years in a complex project management role in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• At least 1 year in a managerial role leading a team.
• Must be obsessively organized and able to bring structure to chaos.
• Strong accountability and a self-starter mindset to move things forward independently.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, spot trends, and make quick decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own packaging development from concept to launch — every stage and detail.
• Manage global supplier relationships from briefs to prototypes and iterations.
• Research and innovate packaging strategies based on market trends and material advances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design, technical, and regulatory standards.
• Track costs, quality, and specs; use data to drive decisions and flag risks early.
• Identify and resolve issues quickly to protect timelines and readiness.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the team’s processes.

Skills

Packaging

Project Management

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-Driven Decisions

Communication

Job description

ODDITY is a consumer-tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt offline-dominated categories. In less than five years since launch, we have built three of the fastest-growing online beauty and wellness brands in the US — IL MAKIAGE, SpoiledChild, and Methodiq. Our first brand, IL MAKIAGE, reached more than $300 million in revenue and 40 million users in only four years. ODDITY New Ventures built and launched our second brand, SpoiledChild, in early 2022, and it is already scaling even faster than IL MAKIAGE. Our third brand, Methodiq, is disrupting the prescription skincare market and is on track to be ODDITY’s biggest brand yet. As of 2023, ODDITY is a publicly traded company and was named a TIME100 Most Influential Company.

Our continued success is driven by a winning mindset and the combination of unparalleled physical and technology products. We have made significant investments in data science, AI, computer vision, and biotechnology to identify consumer needs and develop differentiated solutions across beauty and wellness.

About the Role:

We're looking for a Product Development enthusiast to lead our Packaging team. You will own the full lifecycle of packaging development, from initial brief to final production, across various products and new categories. This is a rare chance to leave your fingerprints on new products that don’t exist yet.

You will lead a team of project managers, personally manage supplier relationships, build and drive timelines, and coordinate cross-functionally across product, supply chain, R&D, creative, and ops to get beautiful, functional packaging out the door: on time, on budget, and on brand.

If you're someone who thrives in complexity and pressure, love to get your hands dirty, find creative solutions, moves fast, and loves the intersection of strategy and execution, this role was built for you.

What You Will Do:

• Ownership: Own packaging development from concept to launch — every stage, every detail.
• Manage global supplier relationship: From briefs, prototypes, negotiations to iteration cycles
• Research & innovate: Develop packaging strategies informed by market research, trend analysis, and material innovation
• Collaborate: Align cross-functional teams to hit design, technical, and regulatory standards
• Top-notch Project Management: Track cost, quality, and specs; use data to drive decisions and flag risks early
• Obsessive Planning: Identify and resolve issues fast to protect timelines and launch readiness. Build and drive project plans and Gantt timelines across sampling, testing, artwork, and manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek ways to innovate and improve the team’s processes.

Who You Are:

• Experience: At least 4 years of full time experience in management consulting, investment banking / VC / PE, or at least 3 years of experience in a complex project management role, presenting and working closely with leadership in a high-growth and fast paced environment.
• At least 1 year in a managerial role leading a team.
• Obsessively Organized: you bring structure to chaos and clarity to complexity
• Accountability: A "getting things done" mentality, A self-starter who takes ownership and moves things forward independently
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make quick, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.