6-8+ years in product development within beauty, fragrance, or skincare, with multiple end-to-end launches
Well-rounded experience across categories including fragrance, skincare, and body care
Hands-on formulation, stability, and testing experience in skincare and body care; color cosmetics experience is a plus
Knowledge of cosmetic regulations, IFRA standards, and claims substantiation
Strong relationships with labs and contract manufacturers
Experience in clean or prestige beauty, indie, or high-growth brands is a plus
Bachelor's degree required
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
Drive fragrance innovation and new product launches from brief to commercialization
Collaborate with leadership on the innovation roadmap and launch calendar
Organize submissions, timelines, and feedback rounds for product development
Track competitive launches and ingredient trends to identify new opportunities
Lead contract manufacturers and labs on formulation and testing processes
Manage packaging development from initial brief to final approval
Help maintain timelines across multiple projects, proactively solving problems
Benefits
Opportunity to shape a brand from its early stages
Operational freedom in a fast-paced environment
Culture that values experimentation, ambition, and connection
Full Job Description
Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid, 2-3 days on-site)Reports to: Head of Product DevelopmentSalary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 (DOE) The 30,000 Foot View:
At NOYZ, we move fast, think big and play where culture is created - not copied. This is a team that embraces creative freedom and storytelling, while having fun doing things differently.
We move at the speed of culture, obsess over the details, and bring standout products to market. Our Product Development team is small, close-knit, and high-impact. The Senior Manager, Product Development plays a critical role in driving NOYZ's fragrance innovation and new product pipeline from brief to launch. Working hand in hand with the Head of Product Development, this individual helps lead the development process end to end, briefing new formulas, managing cross-functional timelines, contract manufacturer and supplier relationships, and testing and regulatory processes. This role partners directly with leadership to execute NOYZ's three-year innovation pipeline, turning strategy into standout launches. It operates with a high degree of independence and leadership within a small, fast-moving team, and is well suited to an experienced developer who is confident taking the lead and bringing new products to life. Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Product Development & Innovation
Work closely with leadership and the team to support new formula and packaging initiatives
Drive fragrance innovation and new launches through every stage: brief, sourcing, formulation, testing, packaging, and commercialization
Partner with the Head of Product Development on the innovation roadmap, category strategy, and launch calendar, helping keep priorities moving day to day
Organize submissions, timelines, and feedback rounds
Partner closely with Project Management on NPD meetings and pipeline reporting, including agenda setting, cross-functional alignment, and weekly progress recaps
Track competitive launches, ingredient and scent trends, and bring new product and category opportunities to the table
Spearhead in-office organization, building and maintaining a physical system for samples, components, and development materials
Formulation, Testing & Regulatory
Lead contract manufacturers, labs, and component suppliers on formulation, stability, compatibility, and scale-up
Manage safety, clinical, and consumer testing, flagging risks early to protect launch schedules
Partner on claims substantiation, ingredient compliance, and regulatory submissions with third-party compliance partners
Packaging Development
Lead packaging development from initial brief through final approval, partnering with the Head of Product Development on new packaging concepts and innovation
Work with component suppliers on development, sampling, decoration, and production readiness, tracking every milestone
Manage packaging compatibility and transit testing alongside formula testing to protect launch schedules
Support the artwork and proofing process with Creative, ensuring final files meet spec, brand standards, and compliance requirements
Timelines & Cross-Functional Partnership
Help manage and maintain timelines across multiple concurrent projects, proactively problem-solving to keep launches on track
Bring a no-job-too-big-or-too-small mentality, pitching in wherever needed
Request, file, and maintain all supplier and component quotes, helping leadership build COGS and track pricing across projects
The Uniquely Celebrated Skills As:
A confident leader who takes the lead on launches and holds partners accountable without being chased
A curious innovator who stays ahead of ingredient, scent, and category trends
An energized self-starter who gets excited by a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and loves seeing big ideas come to life quickly
An adaptable sprinter who brings urgency, pace, and agility to a fast-moving, early-stage brand
An end-to-end owner who sees the full picture, from first brief to shelf, and keeps every moving piece on track
A strategic partner who works hand in hand with the Head of Product Development, but brings a clear point of view to the table
A calm problem-solver who juggles many launches at once and turns roadblocks into solutions
A clear communicator who presents confidently to leadership and keeps cross-functional partners aligned
What We Offer That's Uniquely NOYZ:
A rare chance to shape a brand from its earliest inflection point.
Operational freedom
A fast-paced, no-BS environment that values experimenting, ambition, and connection
The Must-Haves:
6-8+ years in product development at a beauty, fragrance, or skincare, with multiple launches owned end to end
Well-rounded product development experience across categories (fragrance, skincare, body care and beyond); experience working directly with fragrance houses and evaluating fragrance across multiple formats a plus
Hands-on experience developing skincare and body care, including formulation, stability, and testing; color cosmetics experience a plus
Working knowledge of cosmetic regulations, IFRA standards, and claims substantiation
Strong existing relationships with labs and contract manufacturers
Clean or prestige beauty, indie, or high-growth brand experience a plus
Experience building PD processes (stage-gates, brief templates) at a scaling company a plus
A 'No job is too big or too small' mentality
Bachelor's degree
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
