Senior Color Expert II, Makeup Color Development, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting‑edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 3,500 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustworthy, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

As a Senior Color Expert II on the Makeup, Color Development Team, you will:

• Integrate data analytics with artistic color sense to assess internal and competitor formulations, identify shade gaps, and deliver actionable recommendations that inform shade expansion, optimization, and innovation strategies across brands.
• Utilize visual perception as well as color measurement tools and digital color science systems to assess color.
• Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, and reports to organize and translate complex datasets.
• Leverage trend forecasts and industry research to influence future shade development.
• Evaluate shades and lifecycle trends to support shade portfolio decisions.
• Accelerate US Co Lab partnering across the organization with global R&I counterparts and US local marketing teams to be the voice of US inclusivity and relevance.
• Independently lead workshops bringing cross‑functional teams together to test products with consumers capitalizing on the expertise of makeup artists and KOLs to drive US consumer‑centric color innovation.
• Deliver comprehensive color training for new and existing makeup experts, facilitating their successful onboarding and continuous development.
• Drive Strategic Color Creation process and tools creating unique and inclusive color signatures.
• Synthesize and present research locally and globally to influence color decisions.

You’re a great match for this role if you are an innovator, entrepreneur, integrator, and problem‑solver with a research‑minded approach, eager to contribute to leading makeup brands.

• Education:
  
  A completed Bachelor's or Master’s in Business, Fashion, Marketing, Data Analytics, Color Science, Cosmetic Science or related field is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 3-5 years in beauty, cosmetics, or consumer products with a focus on shade development, analytics, or market intelligence is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of color theory, color science, skin tones, undertones, and formulation considerations is required.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, Power BI) and ability to learn and leverage new digital tools.
• Ability to collaborate with partners locally and globally.
• Proven ability to synthesize data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Displays a sense of urgency and initiative with creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects within timelines handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be willing to apply and wear makeup products.
• Creative and self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office at least 3 days a week as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up,…