Description
The Director, Global Product Development will lead end-to-end product innovation and development for Too Faced, driving the creation of disruptive, trend-forward beauty products that align with brand strategy, excite consumers, strengthen brand equity, and fuel business growth.
This leader will own and drive the innovation pipeline from concept through launch, partnering closely with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners to deliver best-in-class products. The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, creative vision, technical product expertise, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader with deep prestige beauty experience, exceptional product instincts, and a passion for translating emerging trends into commercially successful innovations.
Key Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Strategy
Lead the development and execution of Too Faced's innovation pipeline across makeup, skincare, and adjacent beauty categories.
Identify emerging consumer, market, ingredient, and technology trends to inform future product opportunities.
Collaborate with Brand Marketing to define product concepts, positioning, claims, and launch strategies.
Translate brand vision into commercially viable products that drive growth and strengthen brand differentiation.
Product Development Leadership
Lead all phases of product development from ideation through commercialization, ensuring products meet brand, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
Drive key product decisions across formulas, packaging, shades, claims, and product architecture.
Balance creativity with execution by navigating technical challenges, timelines, and business priorities.
Resolve development challenges while protecting innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost objectives.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner closely with Packaging Development, Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution.
Collaborate with Global Marketing and Regional teams to align innovation priorities with consumer and business needs.
Build strong relationships with contract manufacturers, labs, and suppliers to source new technologies and capabilities.
Portfolio & Business Management
Support long-range innovation planning and portfolio management.
Evaluate product performance and consumer feedback to inform future development strategies.
Manage product development budgets and resources effectively.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Product Development team.
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide clear direction, prioritization, and development opportunities for team members.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or related field.
8-10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development.
3-5+ years of people management experience.
Proven track record of successfully launching prestige beauty products.
Strong understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing, packaging, and product testing.
Experience managing multiple complex development projects simultaneously.
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Preferred
Experience within prestige beauty, color cosmetics, or skincare categories.
Global product development experience.
Experience working with external laboratories and contract manufacturers.
MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,200.00 to $214,450.00. 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 as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,
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.
