Avatara Personal Care, LLC · 6 hours ago
Creative Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expAvatara Personal Care, LLC, operating under the Karuna Skin brand, is seeking a detail-driven Creative Project Manager to oversee project execution across their cosmetics portfolio. The role involves managing product launches, packaging development, and ensuring seamless collaboration between creative and operational teams.
BeautyCosmeticsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Own and maintain comprehensive project timelines, guiding products from concept through final shelf delivery
Manage multiple concurrent projects across product launches, packaging, campaigns, and marketing initiatives
Track dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery across all milestones
Manage the full lifecycle of marketing assets and special projects, including PR boxes, ad-hoc variety sets, special collections, and coordinating samples for photo shoots, PR, and influencers
Partner closely with Product Development to source packaging components and obtain accurate cost and timeline estimates from suppliers
Define scope and manage artwork execution for all primary and secondary packaging, ensuring alignment with brand, copy, and safety standards
Oversee packaging development workflows within stage-gate / NPD processes
Act as the primary liaison between creative teams and cross-functional partners (Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Operations)
Translate business objectives into clear, creative briefs and actionable timelines
Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to proactively remove roadblocks
Partner and collaborate with all cross-functional teams (PD, Packaging, and Design) to ensure development is on time and maintains a visually and verbally cohesive brand voice at every touchpoint
Serve as the main point of contact for packaging and manufacturing suppliers
Track samples, lead times, approvals, and first production runs
Maintain clear communication to ensure timelines, costs, and quality standards are met
Coordinate sourcing of samples, vendor production, and logistics in partnership with Marketing
Proactively identify and address risks (e.g., packaging compatibility, formula stability, supplier delays) and develop contingency plans to protect launch dates and business objectives
Drive process efficiency by identifying ways to streamline workflows while maintaining high-quality output
Thrive in ambiguity with a solution-oriented, startup-style mindset
Roll up your sleeves and lead by example, contributing to hands-on problem solving and creative solutions while inspiring the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Packaging Engineering, or a related field
2–5+ years of project management experience within beauty, cosmetics, or CPG
Hands-on experience managing stage-gate or NPD workflows
Strong understanding of creative processes, packaging development, and production timelines
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding)
Experience working directly with domestic and international suppliers
Familiarity with packaging innovation trends and sustainability considerations
Passion for beauty, design, and product storytelling
Project management platforms (Asana, or similar)
Requires strong technical, organizational, and exceptional written/verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to zoom between big-picture strategy and execution
Proven ability to take initiative, manage multiple, changing projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail, and work effectively in diverse teams
Must be resourceful, strategic, creative, analytical, and possess the flexibility to be hands-on and wear many hats in an ever-changing environment
Thrive on building business relationships and strong follow-up
Must be a self-motivator, identify gaps, drive solutions, take ownership, and help build a growth-focused culture
Strong presentation skills and proficiency in G Suite, Asana, Adobe, Slack, Box, and Microsoft Office (including basic to intermediate Excel) are required, with the ability to learn new tools quickly
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
And much more
Company
Avatara Personal Care, LLC
At Avatara we believe skincare should be fun! Skincare should not be boring or expensive.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase