Director, Global Product Development, Too Faced

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including:
Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M
· A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

The Director, Global Product Development will lead end-to-end product innovation and development for Too Faced, driving the creation of disruptive, trend-forward beauty products that align with brand strategy, excite consumers, strengthen brand equity, and fuel business growth.

This leader will own and drive the innovation pipeline from concept through launch, partnering closely with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners to deliver best-in-class products. The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, creative vision, technical product expertise, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader with deep prestige beauty experience, exceptional product instincts, and a passion for translating emerging trends into commercially successful innovations.

• Product Innovation & Strategy
  • Lead the development and execution of Too Faced's innovation pipeline across makeup, skincare, and adjacent beauty categories.
  • Identify emerging consumer, market, ingredient, and technology trends to inform future product opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Brand Marketing to define product concepts, positioning, claims, and launch strategies.
  • Translate brand vision into commercially viable products that drive growth and strengthen brand differentiation.
• Product Development Leadership
  • Lead all phases of product development from ideation through commercialization, ensuring products meet brand, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
  • Drive key product decisions across formulas, packaging, shades, claims, and product architecture.
  • Balance creativity with execution by navigating technical challenges, timelines, and business priorities.
  • Resolve development challenges while protecting innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost objectives.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner closely with Packaging Development, Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Collaborate with Global Marketing and Regional teams to align innovation priorities with consumer and business needs.
  • Build strong relationships with contract manufacturers, labs, and suppliers to source new technologies and capabilities.
• Portfolio & Business Management
  • Support long-range innovation planning and portfolio management.
  • Evaluate product performance and consumer feedback to inform future development strategies.
  • Manage product development budgets and resources effectively.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Product Development team.
  • Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide clear direction, prioritization, and development opportunities for team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development.
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