Senior Product Development Manager Colour & Complexion

Job Description

Founded by British makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury MBE, in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup application for every person, at any age, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-giftrange. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories. The company now employs over 2000 people globally and is available in many locations.What the job does:We are looking for an innovative, passionate superstar to join Team Tilbury as our Senior Product Development Manager. This role is situated within the pivotal Product Development department; focused on the coordination of the colour and texture developmentstages of projects, supporting the team and Charlotte Tilbury artists. The role will focus on creative conceptualization of a product idea, as well as the ability to bring a product to life on a page and inspire 360 teams in the activation plans.Product research, colour work, sample organisation, and product testing coordination will also play a big part of the day-to day duties, as well as general team support and admin. There will be ample scope to grow the role to take on responsibilities acrossskincare projects in the future, so were looking for individuals who dare to dream big! You will be passionate about product and the world of beauty and have a strong eye for colour, as well as previous experience within the beauty industry in colour productdevelopment.Key Responsibilities:

• Fuel NPD calendar with innovative product conceptualization with a focus on Colour Cosmetics & Complexion
• Management of end-to-end NPD process from inception to launch for multiple projects at once (10+) including CPA management, assessing needs and mitigating risk at each stage through clear communication and action plan alignment cross functionally.
• Delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Working cross-functionally and internationally to drive ideas from conception to execution and partnering with global brand marketing to collaborate on presentation decks.
• Attendance in weekly NPD meetings, presenting to founder with support of Director of NPD
• CPA management and ability to reassess and find solutions to get projects back on track when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Ability to story tell and collaborate creatively to define the innovation and product marketing hook with a customer and industry expert lens.
• Leading the day-to-day relationships with contract manufacturers and representing the Charlotte Tilbury brand in the communication and troubleshooting.
• Skilled at problem solving and troubleshooting complex development challenges
• Regular interface with Supply Chain team to manage project logistics and flag issues appropriately when they arise.
• Utilize knowledge of avg formula and packaging COGs and partner with procurement to negotiate best COG.
• Prepping NPD info for forecasting decks and support presenting innovations to SNR commercial teams during forecast briefings.
• Management of forecasting sampling process to global regions.
• Management of junior roles, teaching and delegating to maximize team output
• Work closely with team of pro-artists to co-create ranges and manage approval process considering all feedback.
• Travel required to meet suppliers, execute onsite formula approvals, trend research
• Representing the product development team in communications with marketing, commercial sales teams and often leadership team- ability to present and lead.

Requirements Some attributes we are looking for:

• Extensive beauty industry experience within colour product development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and inclusive management style.
• Self-motivated, eloquent and dedicated to the branda positive member of Team Tilbury
• Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Experience with sales data and analysis
• Have a passion for and knowledge of the beauty industrybrands, products, bloggers and influencers
• Has a strong eye for colour and knows how to give colour direction

• Skincare product development and artistry is desirable.
• Ability to delegate, oversee and lead a project

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a #dreamteam are key. Even though we have requirements our experience and background are just a guide, we still love towelcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated. Even if you dont tick all the boxesApply anyway! Benefits

• Generous staff discount
• Generous monthly product gifting
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working with core hours between 10am and 4pm
• Dog friendly office on Monday and Fridays.
• Access to Tilbury Treats - discounts on everything from gym memberships to cinema tickets.
• Other fabulous benefits such as life assurance, birthdays off work and pension contribution.

At Charlotte Tilbury, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce.By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.WE WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR DREAM TEAMAPPLY TODAY!