Manager, Product Development

Thrivecausemetics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Thrive Causemetics is seeking a Product Development professional to lead color-focused initiatives from concept to launch at our Playa Vista HQ. You will collaborate with product marketing on launches, shade descriptors, and claims, ensuring alignment across the brand.

You’ll review formulas, source packaging, coordinate with vendors, and manage briefs with codes, PAO, and IL. The role emphasizes collaboration, detail, and timely execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development for a color-focused brand.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal teams.
• Team player with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Meticulous organization and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in SmartSheets, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product marketing on launches, lineups, look and feel, shade descriptors, and claims.
• Review and evaluate formula and shade submissions with clear feedback to the CM for skincare and color.
• Source packaging and pair formulas with the best packaging to enhance performance.
• Work with vendors, CMs and internal operations to solve development issues.
• Ensure all product briefs are filled with codes, EAN, fill weight, PAO, IL, etc.
• Lead and execute all shade extension development from concept to launch.
• Support cost-saving initiatives in sourcing and development.
• Review batch submissions and artwork proofs for quality control.
• Manage product testing across skincare and color categories.

Skills

Product development

Color expertise

Communication skills

Team player

Organization

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SmartSheets

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: In Office 5 days/week in Playa Vista, CA HQ

Who We Are:

Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product you purchase results in a donation to help a woman thrive. Thrive Causemetics is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.

What you will be doing:

• Work collaboratively with product marketing to align on new product launches, lineups, look and feel, shade descriptors, claims, etc.
• Review and evaluate formula and shade submissions with the ability to provide detailed and clear feedback to the CM for skincare and color
• Sourcing packaging and pairing formula ideas with the best package to enhance performance
• Work closely with vendors, CM's and the internal operations team to problem solve any issue that may arise throughout the development process
• Ensure all NPD and Product briefs are properly filled out with established product codes, EAN, fill weight, PAO, IL, etc for artwork routing and briefing CMs.
• Lead and execute all shade extension development from conceptualization to launch.
• Support the team and overall brand with cost saving initiatives and ideas throughout the sourcing and development process
• Review and evaluate all batch submissions, PPS, first production, and beginning/middle/end pieces against standards to identify and callout any possible quality issues for skincare and color
• Worked collaboratively to review artwork internally before releasing to the vendors, followed by reviewing and approving physical and digital artwork proofs
• Manage and execute all product testing including Clinical’s, Consumer Perception, Long Wear, Hydration, Tool, RIPT, PCPC, Ophthalmology, etc. for skincare and color.
• Research market and competitive trends for new ingredients, technologies, and innovations
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with package vendors and CMs
• Coordinate all internal sample testing and feedback while ensuring deadlines are met

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years of experience doing Product Development for a brand specializing in color
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers
• Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
• Meticulous organization skills
• Proficient in SmartSheets, Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned

Thrive Causemetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for an immigration-related work benefit. Thrive Causemetics does not hire H-1B, F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT candidates for this role.

The above is the base pay range for this role. With the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.