Senior Packaging Development Lead

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, Global Packaging Development to lead packaging projects from concept to commercialization, strengthening brand identity and consumer experience.

The role collaborates across Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, and supplier partners, applying engineering judgment to balance quality, cost, sustainability, and launch timing while driving innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Packaging/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of cosmetic packaging development experience.
• Experience in beauty industry in a technical capacity.
• Proficiency with packaging software and common MS tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Develop project plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate supplier development activities and technical reviews.
• Lead package testing, validation, and risk assessment (FMEA).
• Drive value engineering to improve performance and reduce cost.

Skills

Cosmetic packaging development

Education

BS in Packaging/Engineering

Tools

Unique Package Definition Systems

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Timeline management systems

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, Global Packaging Development to lead packaging projects from concept to commercialization, strengthening brand identity and consumer experience.

The role collaborates across Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, and supplier partners, applying engineering judgment to balance quality, cost, sustainability, and launch timing while driving innovation and technical excellence.