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About the Role

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. Own and drive the innovation pipeline from concept through launch, partnering closely with various departments and external partners. Requires a balance of strategic thinking, creative vision, technical product expertise, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Experience Level

8-10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development
3-5+ years of people management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or related field
MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Salary/Compensations

$124,200.00 - $214,450.00
Eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program
Eligible for participation in the share incentive plan

Benefits

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

About the Company

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally.
The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Equal Opportunity

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.
Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law
Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.