The Role
The Product Development Manager will lead the product development process for skincare and body care products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and adherence to regulatory standards.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
The Product Development Manager will be responsible for leading the product development process for innovative skincare and body care products, ensuring seamless execution from concept to market. The role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, packaging, marketing, regulatory, quality and external manufacturing partners. The Senior Manager will oversee all phases of product development, drive creative and technical innovations, and manage timelines and deliverables to ensure the highest product standards and market success.
Please note: We are assessing talent up to Senior Manager level.
What You'll Do
- Oversee end-to-end product development for skincare and body care products, working directly with internal R&D lab and contract manufacturer partners to track project milestones and drive progress throughout the development process.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish formula performance for all new product launches.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines, regulatory standards, and cost parameters are met.
- Conduct competitive analysis on new product launches, ingredient innovations, and industry trends to gather insights and data that support the development of new product concepts.
- Communicate formula/project status updates in weekly product development, cross functional, regulatory and contract manufacturer meetings.
- Oversee formula submissions, track evaluations, and relay critical feedback between internal teams and external partners.
- Lead communication with external vendors, managing timelines, scale-up efforts, line trials and production.
- Manage all product testing phases, from safety to efficacy, ensuring regulatory compliance and claims substantiation.
- Stay abreast of market trends and competitor product launches, incorporating relevant insights into development projects.
- Manage artwork assets and review artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
- Ensure all product documentation, such as product briefs, technical specs, and testing results are accurately maintained.
- Drive innovation by researching and identifying emerging trends, ingredients, and technologies for new product development, as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product development within skincare or body care categories, with a proven track record of launching successful products.
- Experience with OTC products- strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of skincare formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience executing safety tests, clinical and consumer perception testing.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
- Problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding creative solutions to product development challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and maintain a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Other Details for Consideration
- Location of position: Los Angeles, California
- In-office requirement: at least 3 days a week
- Reports to: Director, Product Development
- Salary range budgeted for position: $110K-$130K (+ bonus & equity)
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Top Skills
Clinical And Consumer Perception Testing
Ingredients
Manufacturing Processes
Safety Testing
Skincare Formulations
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals.
Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
