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.
Description
Partner with the Executive Director and Vice President to support the innovation and development of high-quality
Face and Skincare products that align with brand strategy and Marketing Calendar timelines. Manage day-to-day
product development, including evaluating formulas, shade matching nuanced complexion shades across diverse
skin tones and undertones, and researching new ingredients, technologies, and trends to identify innovation
opportunities. Candidates must be proactive, detail-oriented, independent, flexible, and highly organized, with
strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines. Proficiency in
Calendar, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work closely with Executive Director and Vice President to present new launch options for 3-year
innovation calendar by analyzing competitive offerings and meeting with vendors to evaluate
innovation.
• Autonomously manage PD life cycle from concept to all executional elements. Work closely with
Marketing to ensure enticing communication that clearly communicates concept, benefits, POD and
uniquely MAC positioning.
• Manage formula approval process between outside vendor and R&D. Ensure that specific
formula/shade issues are respected and understood.
• Analyze past performance and market trends to create and present shade lineups for consideration
by Executive Director
• Issue lineups once approved by VP of PD
• Present concepts/innovation in cross-functional and leadership meetings
• Independently review and re-direct submissions until desired attributes and performance are
achieved from lab standard through first production.
• Working directly with Executive Director, to develop targeted Face and Skin launches that address
trends while tying in big picture objectives and insights.
• Propose market white space & anniversary opportunities to Executive Director
• Manage complete claims process from origination of Product Profile to claims kick off with cross
functional teams for alignment & finally claims and language approval with legal.
• Work with Marketing, Research and Development, Brand Value Chain, Packaging, and Creative to
ensure smooth product introduction and execution in market.
• Ensure all key timetable dates are met in coordination with Brand Value Chain.
• Available for Domestic and International on-site shade and formula development and production
approvals.
• Review, in tandem with Marketing, copy on artist & consumer touchpoints ensuring consistency and
clear benefit communication hierarchy
• Manage distribution of sample pcs to marketing and other counterparts once lab standards are
established.
• Purchase, evaluate, and track all new competitive Face & Skin products, where applicable.
• Track key trends, the competitive environment and participate in brainstorming meetings for new
INTERNAL
product concepts.
• Attend industry conferences and lectures to keep informed of new product and packaging directions
and trends and present findings to larger team.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Undergraduate College Degree Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Strong skills in tactile/aesthetic evaluation of cosmetic products as well as the ability to communicate
product understanding
• Ability to think creatively and brainstorm new ideas to stay ahead of the market curve
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-through skills with a keen eye for deta
Qualifications
• Undergraduate College Degree Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Strong skills in tactile/aesthetic evaluation of cosmetic products as well as the ability to communicate
product understanding
• Ability to think creatively and brainstorm new ideas to stay ahead of the market curve
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-through skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Multi-functional, flexible, to handle ever changing priorities.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation-based communication skills.
• Flexibility in travel.
• Job requires both domestic and foreign travel
• Well versed in social media and social network activities and trends.
• Position requires 5+ years of product development experience in a fast paced, high pressure corporate
environment requiring little supervision.
• Mature professional demeanor, particularly for interacting with senior management. Highly confidential.
• Strong interpersonal skills required and ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment.
• Able to handle a fast-paced global business environment, work well under pressure and able to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication and computer skills required.
• Advanced in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, Outlook
• Excellent time management and follow-through skills with respect to detail.
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,550.00 to $143,800.00 . 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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