Description

The Analyst, Global Packaging Development is the entry point into The Estée Lauder Companies' Packaging Development organization and plays an important role in bringing innovative, high-quality packaging solutions to market. This role is designed to build the next generation of technical packaging leaders through hands-on development experience, structured coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.

Working under the guidance of senior Packaging Development professionals, the Analyst supports the development and commercialization of packaging across one or more brands or product categories. The Analyst develops technical expertise while contributing to packaging solutions that strengthen brand identity, elevate the consumer experience, improve sustainability, and support business growth.

This role partners closely with Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, Brand Value Chain (BVC), Global Supplier Management (GSM), Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, Material Science, Package Testing, and supplier partners to deliver packaging solutions that meet quality, performance, cost, timing, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership Mindset

Be Curious. Build Credibility. Learn Continuously.

The Analyst approaches every assignment with curiosity, humility, and a desire to learn. Success in this role comes from asking thoughtful questions, embracing new challenges, building technical knowledge, and developing trusted relationships across the organization.

Analysts are expected to take ownership of their development by seeking feedback, continuously expanding their understanding of packaging engineering, business operations, consumer insights, and emerging technologies, and applying those learnings to increasingly complex projects.

The Analyst demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and integrity in every interaction while embracing innovation, digital technologies, and AI-enabled ways of working to improve individual effectiveness and contribute to team success. Through consistent execution and continuous learning, the Analyst builds the foundation to become a future technical and business leader within Packaging Development.

Brand & Business Leadership

The Analyst begins developing an understanding of how packaging creates value for consumers, brands, and the business.

• Develop an understanding of assigned brands, consumers, product categories, and packaging strategies.
• Support the development of packaging solutions that protect and enhance brand identity while meeting consumer expectations.
• Contribute to informing decision making, and learn how packaging decisions influence quality, cost, sustainability, manufacturing, speed to market, and consumer experience.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Company's business objectives and how Packaging Development contributes to commercial success.
• Demonstrate curiosity regarding emerging packaging trends, competitive products, and evolving consumer behaviors by partnering closely with R&I on new product forms and innovations as well as the Packaging Inspiration lab to assist in thought provoking sessions for new packaging concepts and designs.

Innovation & Technical Strategy

The Analyst supports technical innovation while building a strong engineering foundation.

• Assist in evaluating new packaging concepts, technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and dispensing systems.
• Research packaging innovations both within and outside the beauty industry.
• Support technical feasibility studies including functionality, manufacturability, cost, tooling, development timing, sustainability, and technical risk.
• Participate in supplier innovation meetings and concept evaluations.
• Learn how innovation decisions balance creative intent with technical feasibility and operational capability.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to accelerate technical research, organize information, summarize technical findings, and support engineering documentation while validating outputs through sound technical judgment.

Project Leadership

The Analyst manages assigned workstreams while learning the complete Packaging Development process.

• Support packaging development activities from concept through commercialization.
• Manage assigned project responsibilities while receiving coaching from senior Packaging Development leaders.
• Assist in developing:
  • Package feasibility assessments
  • Technical specifications
  • Packaging outlines
  • Component cost analyses
  • Technical drawings
  • Development timelines
  • Risk assessments
  • FMEA documentation
• Support package testing and validation activities in partnership with Package Testing, Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality.
• Assist with supplier communications and development activities.
• Develop strong project management skills and habits including planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Identification of technical and project risks and escalation of concerns appropriately.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

The Analyst develops collaborative relationships across the organization while learning effective communication and influence.

• Build positive working relationships with Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, BVC, GSM, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, and supplier partners.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and effectively communicate project updates.
• Learn to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support Packaging Development as a collaborative business partner.
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and accountability in all interactions.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Although this is an individual contributor role, the Analyst contributes positively to team success.

• Demonstrate accountability for personal development and continuous learning.
• Seek coaching and feedback from experienced Packaging Development professionals.
• Share knowledge openly and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Support teammates when appropriate and actively participate in team initiatives.
• Build behaviors that reflect future leadership potential.

Digital & AI Leadership

Digital capability is considered an essential component of Packaging Development.

• Operate with excellence within ELC digital eco-system supporting packaging operations.
• Develop proficiency using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve technical research, documentation, organization, and communication.
• Utilize AI responsibly while maintaining engineering judgment and validating technical accuracy.
• Explore opportunities to automate routine administrative activities and improve workflow efficiency.
• Continuously build digital literacy and embrace new technologies that improve Packaging Development effectiveness.
• Follow Company policies regarding responsible AI use, confidentiality, and information security.

Technical Excellence & Engineering Governance

The Analyst develops a strong technical foundation while learning Company engineering standards.

• Build knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies, dispensing systems, testing methodologies, and commercialization requirements.
• Develop an understanding of package engineering principles including fit, function, tolerances, manufacturability, and quality.
• Learn Company engineering standards, development processes, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Support sustainability initiatives including PPWR compliance and environmentally responsible package design.
• Continue expanding technical knowledge through supplier interactions, training, conferences, professional organizations, and industry publications.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Minimum BS degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Direct Experience: 0-2 years experience in Package Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Package Testing lab in cosmetics or related industry.
• Proficiency in computer systems including, Microsoft Suite. Technical Competency
• Basic competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents.
• Basic competency of CAD software.
• Basic knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging including but not limited to: Injection molding, Extrusion molding, Metal forming, Glass forming, Vacuum forming, Assembly of components, Dispensing systems (Pump, Airless), Folding carton and rigid box design.
• Basic knowledge of decorating techniques and materials used on primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Basic knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance.

Independently Responsible For

• Managing assigned project tasks and deliverables.
• Organizing personal workload and meeting agreed project commitments.
• Preparing technical documentation and analyses.
• Communicating project status to the project team.
• Identifying and escalating technical or project risks.

Influences

• Packaging concepts and engineering recommendations.
• Technical feasibility discussions.
• Project execution approaches.
• Continuous improvement opportunities.

Escalates

• Technical decisions impacting quality, manufacturability, cost, timing, sustainability, or consumer safety.
• Supplier performance concerns.
• Significant project risks or schedule impacts.
• Cross-functional alignment issues requiring leadership support.

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is$66,300.00to $96,050.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.