Associate Product Manager (12-months), Augmented Beauty Tech Incubator, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

CLARK, NJPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from L'Oréal

• Job overview

  The Associate Product Manager role at L'Oréal's Augmented Beauty Tech Incubator involves supporting the development and launch of innovative beauty technologies, contributing to personalized consumer experiences within a fast-paced, startup-style team.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role includes managing day-to-day beauty tech innovation projects, supporting product strategy and customer experience development, conducting consumer research, creating prototypes, collaborating with experts, managing project plans, tracking timelines, and overseeing design and engineering work to ensure successful project delivery.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a base salary of $40.87/hour, hybrid work policy with up to 2 days remote per week, flexible time off, access to company perks like discounted products, learning and development opportunities, employee resource groups, and mental health and wellness programs.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should be recent graduates with a STEM degree such as Chemistry, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or Mechanical Engineering, possess strong project management skills, be passionate about science, design, and technology, familiar with software and digital concepts, and able to work independently and communicate effectively.

• Career development

  The role provides opportunities to grow beyond comfort zones, take real responsibility from day one, and access various learning and mentorship programs to support professional growth.

• Work environment and culture

  L'Oréal fosters an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace where employees from all backgrounds are accepted, encouraged to speak up, and thrive, with a focus on societal and environmental impact.

• Company information

  L'Oréal Research & Innovation is a leading organization investing in cutting-edge science and technology to develop safe, sustainable, and responsible beauty products, employing over 4,100 experts worldwide.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the multidisciplinary Augmented Beauty team, a fast-paced startup-style group dedicated to developing groundbreaking beauty technologies through collaboration with internal experts and external partners.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in Clark, New Jersey, USA, requiring commuting to the office at least three days a week, with occasional travel up to 10%.

• Unique job features

  This role offers unique opportunities to work on innovative beauty tech projects such as water-saving salon systems, smart fragrance consultations, and award-winning smart makeup applicators, blending science, technology, and consumer experience design.

Company overview

L'Oréal is a global leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry, specializing in skincare, haircare, makeup, and fragrance products. The company generates revenue through the sale of its diverse portfolio of brands, including Lancôme, Maybelline, and Garnier, across various distribution channels such as retail, e-commerce, and professional salons. Founded in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller, L'Oréal has a rich history of innovation and commitment to sustainability, with ongoing investments in research and development to drive future growth.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your ability to manage fast-paced, multidisciplinary innovation projects, emphasizing skills in project management, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration relevant to beauty tech development.

• Focus on showcasing experience or familiarity with product strategy, consumer research, design sprints, and technical communication, especially relating to hardware, software, and algorithm development in a STEM context.

• Apply through multiple channels including L'Oréal's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances and ensure your application is seen by different recruiters and hiring managers.

• Connect with current employees in L'Oréal's Research & Innovation or Augmented Beauty Tech teams on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent innovations or asking about their experience working on projects like the Brow Magic or Water Saver initiatives.

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