Senior Color Production Manager - Cosmetics (Hybrid)

e.l.f. Beauty; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Gender neutral parental leave

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a highly detail-oriented Product Development Color Production Manager to lead color cosmetic production across complexion, lip, cheek and eye categories. Reporting to the Sr.

Director, Product Development (Color), you will ensure color, texture, performance and aesthetic standards are met. The ideal candidate brings hands-on color cosmetics formulation and shading experience, with knowledge of quality processes and experience reviewing pilot, line trial, bulk and

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in Color Cosmetics Product Development/QA.
• Strong understanding of pigment technology and shade matching.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Review production batches against approved standards for shade accuracy, texture, appearance, odor, and overall product quality.
• Partner with Product Development teams to support shade development and color standard management.
• Evaluate manufacturing submissions and provide timely approvals, feedback, and corrective actions.
• Support day-to-day production oversight, including batch reviews and expedited decisions.
• Travel onsite to manufacturing facilities to review production batches and line trials.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Regulatory and external manufacturing partners to resolve issues.
• Establish and refresh approved production standards and archives for lifecycle consistency.
• Provide technical expertise on color formulation, pigment behavior, and manufacturing variability.
• Balance multiple project reviews with production timelines and priorities.

Skills

Color cosmetics expertise

Shade development

Quality assurance

Batch evaluation

Manufacturing oversight

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science

Job description

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a highly detail-oriented Product Development Color Production Manager to lead color cosmetic production across complexion, lip, cheek and eye categories. Reporting to the Sr.

Director, Product Development (Color), you will ensure color, texture, performance and aesthetic standards are met. The ideal candidate brings hands-on color cosmetics formulation and shading experience, with knowledge of quality processes and experience reviewing pilot, line trial, bulk and