Manager, Product Development

Position Summary

The Manager, Product Development will support the innovation and development of luxe, sustainable, and ethically sourced cosmetics. This role will work closely with a team of talented professionals to bring new products to life, while ensuring products are aligned with brand and founder ethos.

• Support Director & VP in overseeing the product development lifecycle – tracking key deliverables and timelines to ensure on‑time delivery of new product launches.
• Manage all internal trackers and documents, ensuring information is updated consistently and in a timely manner (shade names, formula numbers, product profiles, preliminary ILs, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including marketing, packaging, and operations to ensure seamless execution and communication from concept to commercialization.
• Communicate with suppliers to coordinate all necessary samples throughout the development process.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for innovation and growth within the clean beauty space by conducting competitive research & analysis.
• Work closely with Director on the formulation process from concept to launch, ensuring products meet clean beauty standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.
• Create lab briefs for new projects in all makeup and skincare categories.
• Ensure all new formulas are tried and tested, providing insightful feedback and ideating on testing questionnaires with marketing and PD team.
• Manage and approve pre‑production samples for open orders of products, tracking and performing all batch approvals.
• Oversee all creative assets ensuring accurate product depiction in brand visuals; be on‑site for arm swatch photo shoots as needed.

• 3–5 years of experience in product development within the beauty or cosmetics industry, with a focus on clean beauty products.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented approach to projects, able to manage time and prioritize based on urgency.
• Deep understanding of clean beauty principles, ingredient sourcing, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Solid project management abilities, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for the makeup/skincare industry with a keen eye for color and innovation.
• Ability to be flexible and agile on project changes, working with a sense of urgency in a fast‑paced environment.
• Can‑do attitude, willing to jump in on any task needed to help the team.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• In‑office 3 days/week.

Westman Atelier offers a holistic total compensation package designed to support employees in all aspects of life, including a robust suite of health benefits, wellness perks, 401(k), and paid parental leave. The base salary for this position will range from $95,000–$108,000. Exact compensation may vary based on job‑related skills, experience, and location. This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be in our NYC office 3 days/week.