Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Luxury Brand Partners
Job overview
The Director of Product Development at Luxury Brand Partners leads innovation and development of transformative beauty products for ONE/SIZE Beauty, driving growth and creativity in product formulation and market positioning.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing a 3-year innovation pipeline, collaborating with the Brand Founder and cross-functional teams, managing formula development, overseeing product testing and regulatory compliance, and ensuring timely delivery of product milestones.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, annual discretionary bonus, and employee perks like quarterly sample boxes and referral rewards.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a college degree with 8+ years in prestige beauty product development, strong project management, presentation, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with a passion for beauty industry and ability to work in fast-paced environments; understanding of Sephora/Retailer sales is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Luxury Brand Partners fosters a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on creativity, authenticity, and excellence in the luxury beauty industry.
Company information
Luxury Brand Partners is a parent company to brands like IGK, R+Co, and ONE/SIZE Beauty, known for innovation and excellence in luxury beauty products.
Team overview
The Director leads the Product Development team, including oversight of the Senior Manager, Product Development, and collaborates cross-functionally with Packaging, Marketing, Social, Operations, and Finance teams.
Job location and travel
This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles with occasional in-person work in Culver City, CA, primarily remote with West Coast candidates preferred, requiring PST hours and reliable internet.
Application process
Candidates should apply directly to Luxury Brand Partners; unsolicited resumes from recruiters are not accepted and will not result in fees.
Unique job features
The role offers a unique opportunity to innovate first-to-market beauty products with a focus on virality, authenticity, and inclusivity, working closely with brand founders and cross-functional teams in a dynamic luxury beauty environment.
Company overview
Luxury Brand Partners, LLC is a company specializing in the development and nurturing of prestige, artist-driven beauty brands. They generate revenue by creating and marketing high-end beauty products, often collaborating with influential industry professionals to ensure their brands resonate with consumers. Founded in 2012, the company has a history of successfully launching and managing several notable brands, such as Oribe Hair Care and R+Co, which have become staples in the luxury beauty market.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your deep expertise in prestige beauty product development, emphasizing your experience with custom formula innovation across skincare, color, and body care categories, aligned with Luxury Brand Partners' focus on transformative, first-to-market products.
Highlight your strategic thinking and leadership skills, including managing multi-year innovation pipelines, cross-functional collaboration with marketing, packaging, legal, and supply chain teams, and your ability to drive product development from concept to market launch.
Apply through multiple channels including Luxury Brand Partners' official corporate careers page and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your visibility and application reach for the Director of Product Development role.
Connect with current employees in the Packaging & Product Development division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent product launches by ONE/SIZE Beauty or asking about the company’s approach to innovation and inclusivity in product development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description such as 'innovation pipeline,' 'formula development,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' 'regulatory compliance,' and 'product launch management' to ensure it passes automated resume screenings.
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