Senior Developer, Operations Color & Artwork, L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division, L'Oréal O

Senior Developer, Operations Color & Artwork

As the Senior Color and Artwork developer, you will be the point person responsible for delivery of timely and cost-effective color and decoration of new product launches and maintenance of basic packaging business activities. Lead new and improved color & artwork processes that will result in effective cost reduction and harmonization programs for new or existing products.

• Lead Color Excellence: Oversee all color-matching activities across various materials and components to ensure aesthetic consistency and high-quality standards.
• Manage C&A Deliverables: Take full ownership of the Color & Artwork process, from receiving initial targets and technical briefs to conducting on-site press approvals and ensuring the factories have approved standards prior to production.
• Sustainability & Cost Optimization: Propose cost-effective decoration solutions that align with L’Oréal’s global sustainability commitments.
• Timeline Creation & Management: Establish and drive project schedules, ensuring all key milestones for color and decoration are met in alignment with the broader launch milestones.
• Strategic
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Proactively identify technical risks and constraints, utilizing Risk Assessments to alert partners and implement mitigation plans.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate between Marketing, Development, Technical Packaging and suppliers on achieving desired color & artwork targets.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize color and artwork processes and improve operational flexibility, demonstrating the ability to manage complex business activities beyond technical color specs.

• Education: A completed Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required.
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years’ experience in proven package development project work/quality experience is required.
  • Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is preferred.
• Travel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time).
• Proficient PC skills – Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to deal effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers.
• Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials and information.
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies in packaging.
• Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross funcional partners.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required).

• 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, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference.
• Base Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level).
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval).
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!).
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance).
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!).
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads).
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs.