Manager, Product Development

Westman Atelier; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness perks

401k

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Westman Atelier in New York is seeking a Manager of Product Development to oversee the innovation and development of sustainable cosmetics. This role entails collaborating with a talented team to ensure products align with brand ethos while managing product development processes.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the beauty industry, a strong understanding of clean beauty principles, and excellent project management skills. The role requires being in-office three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development within the beauty or cosmetics industry.
• Understanding of clean beauty principles and formulation techniques.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support Director & VP in overseeing product development lifecycle.
• Manage internal trackers ensuring timely updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product execution.
• Communicate with suppliers for necessary samples.
• Conduct competitive research for innovation opportunities.

Skills

Product development experience

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of clean beauty

Job description

About Westman Atelier

A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.

• A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
• Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science

About Our Founder

Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin.

Position Summary

The Manager, Product Development will support the innovation and development of luxe, sustainable, and ethically sourced cosmetics. This role will work closely with a team of talented professionals to bring new products to life, while ensuring products are aligned with brand and founder ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support Director & VP in overseeing the product development lifecycle - tracking key deliverables and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of new product launches.
• Manage all internal trackers and documents, ensuring information is updated consistently and in a timely manner (i.e. shade names, formula numbers, product profiles, preliminary ILs etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, packaging, and operations to ensure seamless execution and communication from concept to commercialization.
• Communicate with suppliers to coordinate all necessary samples throughout the development process, ensuring seamless support to all teams in the early stages of new product launches.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for innovation and growth within the clean beauty space by conducting competitive research & analysis.
• Work closely with Director on the formulation process from concept to launch, ensuring products meet clean beauty standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.
• Create lab briefs for new projects in all makeup and skincare categories.
• Ensure all new formulas are tried and tested, providing insightful feedback and ideating on testing questionnaires with marketing and PD team.
• Manage and approve pre-production samples for open orders of products tracking and performing all batch approvals.
• Oversee all creative assets ensuring accurate product depiction in brand visuals. Be on-site for arm swatch photo shoots as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3-5 years) in product development within the beauty or cosmetics industry, with a focus on clean beauty products.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Bring a proactive and detailed approach to projects being able to manage time and prioritize depending on project urgency.
• Deep understanding of clean beauty principles, ingredient sourcing, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Solid project management abilities, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for the makeup/skincare industry with a keen eye for color and innovation.
• Ability to be flexible and agile on project changes, working with a sense of urgency in a fast paced environment.
• Have a can-do attitude, being able to jump in on any task needed to help the team.
• In office 3 days/week.

Westman Atelier offers a holistic total compensation package designed to support employees in all aspects of life, including a robust suite of health benefits, wellness perks, 401k, and paid parental leave. The base salary for this position will range from $105,000- $120,000. Exact compensation may vary based on job related skills, experience, and location.