Senior Developer, NYX Cosmetics, Operations Development, Consumer Products Division, L'Oreal Operations - El Segundo, CAWe are seeking a
Senior Developer to join our NYX Professional Makeup Development team in our El Segundo, California office. In this role, you will play a crucial operational and technical role focusing on non-launch compliance, including regulatory conformance, reformulations, catalog maintenance, disengagements, and L'Oréal for the Future (L4TF) sustainability initiatives. You will also provide launch support as needed gaining experience in new product development. Acting as a key partner to Global Business teams, Operations, and R&I, you will ensure our existing and new product portfolios align with the highest standards of quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
A Day in the Life:- Non-Launch Compliance & Regulatory Conformance: Coordinate the implementation of all required legal, regulatory, and safety updates to base catalog formulas and packaging artwork. Manage technical compliance across existing product lines.
- Artwork Update and Compliance: Support C&A team with TAG brief set-ups for non-launch projects. Track and communicate status in consolidated reports and share out to cross functional teams.
- Reformulations & Harmonization: Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and R&I on catalog harmonization, cost feasibility, and reformulation initiatives to ensure continuous compliance and supply chain continuity.
- Disengagements & Catalog Evolution: Manage key evolutions and phase-outs (disengagements) within the brand catalogue, minimizing service gaps and managing timelines efficiently.
- L'Oréal for the Future (L4TF) & Sustainability: Support sustainability packaging projects, tracking metrics and driving initiatives that align with L'Oréal's corporate environmental commitments. Partner with Marketing and Packaging on L4TF Roadmap creation and implementation.
- Launch Support & Project Management: Provide project management and development support for new product launches as needed, tracking timelines, milestones, and technical documentation via internal systems (e.g., MINDS).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive risk assessment and mitigation plans with cross-functional partners to resolve roadblocks impacting compliance, timelines, or packaging components.
We Are Looking For:- Education: A completed Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required
- Experience:
- 2-5+ years of experience in in package development, product development, regulatory operations, or project management within the cosmetics or consumer goods industry
- Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is preferred
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory/compliance frameworks.
- Excellent project management skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and build relationships effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Project, Teams) and familiarity with project management and packaging specification systems (e.g., SAP, MINDS, etc.).
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
- The ability to be onsite, in the office at least 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position (required)
What's In It For You- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
- Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
- Base Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
- Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
- Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
