E.L.F. BEAUTY · 9 hours ago
Sr. Director, Product Development (color), rhode
Beverly Hills, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expE.L.F. Beauty is a leading cosmetics company known for its commitment to clean and cruelty-free beauty. They are seeking a hands-on product development leader to shape and execute the vision for their color cosmetics portfolio, overseeing the development process from concept to launch while collaborating closely with the founder and cross-functional teams.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Co-Create with the Founder – Work directly with the founder to shape product concepts, and shade strategy
Lead Development – Oversee formula and shade development from concept through testing, scale-up and launch
Oversee safety and stability testing to ensure product requirements are met. Manage and report all clinical, sensory and consumer testing for products in development
Deliver inclusive, high-performance shades and finishes that meet the founder’s standards and exceed consumer expectations
Move with Speed – Ensure launches hit timing and margin targets while balancing creativity, quality, and feasibility
Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with Project Management, Marketing, Ops, and Regulatory to deliver 360° launches with impact
Partner with Project Management to develop and communicate timeline expectations and key milestones to vendors and ensure timing is met
Work with Regulatory team to ensure compliance with all regulations
Assist with resolution of quality or production issues to ensure on-time launches
Manage Vendors – Build strong lab and supplier partnerships (domestic and international) to unlock innovation and ensure execution at scale. Travel to contract manufacturers for on-site formula development, shade matching, pilot/scale up, and production batching, as needed
Lead & Inspire – Mentor and grow a team of product developers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
10+ years in product development with deep expertise in color cosmetics
Proven ability to translate creative vision into successful scalable products
Expertise in formula development, pigments, shade matching, and regulatory standards
A collaborative, founder-facing approach with strong communication skills
Experience thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-expectation environment
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration
You're a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity
Strong project management skills and cross-functional communication to ensure projects meet timelines and budget
You have a passion for making data-driven decisions regarding product
Must be organized, have impeccable attention to detail and a strong multitasker
Must be a strategic thinker, flexible, self-starter, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit
Team player, reliable partner, and collaborative thinker is a must
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits
Bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years)
Equity
Flexible time off
Year-round half-day Fridays
Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment
Company
E.L.F. BEAUTY
E.L.F. Beauty is a cosmetics brand that offers professional makeup and beauty products to customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$729.12M2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $3.94M
2017-03-29Post Ipo Secondary· $225.18M
Leadership Team
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
Global Cosmetics News
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