Senior Packaging Development Manager - Beauty (Hybrid)

Prelude Growth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Flexible hybrid work

Inclusive culture

Global brand

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro, a global beauty brand headquartered in New York, seeks a Manager, Package Development to lead end‑to‑end packaging for body care, hair, and lip products. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable packaging that meets brand, cost, supply chain, and sustainability goals.

In this role, you’ll own packaging specs, testing, and documentation, drive technology transfers, and contribute to cost savings initiatives while supporting ESG programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for experience in the body care, hair, and/or lip categories
• Proven experience leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, componentry, testing, and supplier capabilities
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
• Exposure to sustainability or ESG initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for new product launches from feasibility through commercialization
• Develop scalable, supply‑chain‑efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
• Support risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations to support project decision-making
• Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation to ensure robust execution and launch readiness
• Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed
• Assist with troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and resolution of packaging‑related issues
• Support ESG‑related initiatives within Package Development, including sustainability improvements, material optimization, and data gathering for EPR reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across processes, testing standards, supplier strategies, and cost‑savings initiatives
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align technical requirements, testing, and execution
• Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, speed‑to‑market, technical rigor, and sustainability outcomes

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project leadership

Materials testing

Supplier management

Sustainability/ESG

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sol de Janeiro, a global beauty brand headquartered in New York, seeks a Manager, Package Development to lead end‑to‑end packaging for body care, hair, and lip products. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable packaging that meets brand, cost, supply chain, and sustainability goals.

In this role, you’ll own packaging specs, testing, and documentation, drive technology transfers, and contribute to cost savings initiatives while supporting ESG programs and