Job Description

Purpose of the role

The New Product Development Manager is responsible for driving the creation, formulation, and internal testing of new cosmetic products in alignment with market trends, Member needs, and the businesses commercial goals. This role blends formulation insight with project management and supplier engagement to ensure timely and compliant new product launches.

Essential:

3-5 years in new product development, preferably in cosmetics, fragrance, or consumer beauty Supplier & contract manufacturer coordination Launch timeline ownership (from brief to shelf) Experience supporting compliance documentation and label claims

Advantageous:

Exposure to packaging sourcing Member- or customer-driven product co-creation experience Familiarity with SA/EU cosmetic regulations (even if working through partners)

Optional:

Experience preparing basic in-house evaluation samples (e.g., fragrance blending or leakage testing)

Core Skills:

Strong project management Brief writing & supplier liaison Excellent communication (internal/external) Packaging coordination & documentation handling Time and priority management

Analytical/Research:

Trend scouting, competitor gap analysis Translating Member feedback into actionable concepts Cost analysis & basic budgeting awareness

Digital Skills:

Proficient in Excel, MS Office, and online collaboration tools Comfortable using digital trackers or PLM-lite systems for managing briefs, approvals, specs

Light Sampling Support:

Ability to do basic sample mixing (e.g., perfume oils) and physical product evaluations (texture, smell, packaging fit) as needed - no deep formulation required
Member-Obsessed:

Deeply curious about what excites, solves, and elevates the Member's business and self-care needs
Strategic Collaborator:

Comfortable engaging with the Founder and Technical experts to translate vision into briefed concepts
Organized & Outcome-Oriented:

Keeps multiple launches moving with clarity, urgency, and cross-functional precision
Creative & Trend-Savvy:

Keeps a pulse on cosmetics, fragrance, packaging, and wellness trends and knows how to apply them to a local audience
High Integrity & Brand Stewardship:

Protects the brand's quality, story, and product identity while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams
Agile & Comfortable with Ambiguity:

Can work with partial information, adapt to fast-moving timelines, and co-create solutions with external partners

New Product Development

Internal Testing & Sample Development

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Cross-functional Project Management

Supplier & Trend Engagement

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person