Product Innovation Director

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in New York is seeking a Product Innovation Director for Beauty – Skincare to lead the end-to-end development of distinctive skincare products, from consumer insights through launch and post-launch evaluation. This role requires a strategic, highly creative leader with deep category knowledge and strong operational discipline.

You will collaborate with formulation, packaging, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, creative, and operations teams to bring new products to market, manage

Qualifications

• Significant experience in product innovation or development within beauty/skincare or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of beauty consumer behavior and skincare trends.
• Ability to translate insights into commercially compelling product ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product innovation pipeline from consumer insights to launch and post-launch evaluation.
• Identify trends, ingredient innovations, whitespace opportunities and evolving consumer needs.
• Develop product concepts, briefs, positioning, and roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and business goals.
• Partner with formulation, packaging, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, creative and operations teams to bring products to market.
• Manage multiple innovation projects with clear priorities, timelines, budgets, and alignment.
• Guide testing, consumer feedback and performance analysis to refine concepts for launches.
• Champion inclusive product development reflecting diverse skincare needs and routines.
• Present innovation strategy and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, beauty-obsessed culture grounded in curiosity and execution.

Skills

Beauty/Skincare strategy

Product development

Brand strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Consumer insights

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Product Innovation Director (Beauty – Skincare)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Hybrid in NYC

Note: MUST HAVE Skincare experience

We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Product Innovation Director to lead the development of distinctive, consumer-focused beauty products for a growing skincare brand. This role is ideal for a product visionary who combines deep category knowledge with strong operational discipline and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end product innovation pipeline, from consumer insight and concept development through launch and post-launch evaluation.
• Identify emerging trends, ingredient innovations, whitespace opportunities, and evolving consumer needs within the beauty and skincare market.
• Develop compelling product concepts, briefs, positioning, and innovation roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Partner closely with formulation, packaging, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, creative, and operations teams to bring new products to market.
• Manage multiple innovation projects simultaneously while maintaining clear priorities, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional alignment.
• Guide product testing, consumer feedback, and performance analysis to refine concepts and support successful launches.
• Champion inclusive product development practices that reflect diverse skincare needs, perspectives, and routines.
• Present innovation strategies, product concepts, and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Help cultivate a collaborative, beauty-obsessed culture grounded in curiosity, creativity, and exceptional execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in product innovation, product development, brand strategy, or a related role within beauty, skincare, cosmetics, or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong understanding of beauty consumer behavior, skincare trends, formulation concepts, and the product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer insights into commercially compelling product ideas.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• A highly collaborative working style with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Comfort working with urgency and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment.
• A passion for building innovative products and creating meaningful experiences for a diverse beauty community.