Sol de Janeiro · 18 hours ago
Manager, Package Development
New York Metropolitan - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand inspired by Brazil’s beauty rituals. The Manager, Package Development is responsible for leading packaging development for the Fragrance category from concept through commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
BeautyCosmeticsFitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end packaging development for fragrance launches from feasibility through commercialization, serving as the primary technical owner for all relevant components
Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
Conduct risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations to support project decision-making
Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation to ensure robust execution and launch readiness
Provide spillover development support to other categories during peak workload periods
Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed
Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of packaging-related issues
Support ESG-related initiatives within Package Development, including sustainability improvements, material optimization, and data gathering for EPR reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across processes, testing standards, supplier strategies, and cost-savings initiatives
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align technical requirements, testing, and execution
Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, speed-to-market, technical rigor, and sustainability outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
5–8+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for fragrance and/or cosmetics
Proven experience leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization
Strong understanding of packaging materials, componentry, testing, and supplier capabilities
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
Preferred
Exposure to sustainability or ESG initiatives preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand
Company
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is a cosmetics company that celebrates everything that is unique and joyful.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.58M2021-11-15Acquired
2019-06-24Series Unknown· $14.58M
Leadership Team
Heela Yang
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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