Global Prestige Beauty Product Innovation Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

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 beauty products from concept to launch.

You will partner with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and external manufacturers to deliver best-in-class products. This entrepreneurial leader will combine strategic vision with deep product and manufacturing expertise, translating trends into commercially successful

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Director, Global Product Development to lead end-to-end innovation for Too Faced, driving disruptive beauty products from concept to launch.

You will partner with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and external manufacturers to deliver best-in-class products. This entrepreneurial leader will combine strategic vision with deep product and manufacturing expertise, translating trends into commercially successful