Product Development Manager (Beauty)
24 Seven Talent · El Segundo, CA
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- $65,000 / year
- El Segundo, CA
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Product Development Manager (Beauty)
24 Seven Talent · El Segundo, CA
Taylor Morgan
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Job highlights
- Manage beauty product development from concept to launch.
- Oversee timelines, milestones, and cross-functional communication.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
- Requires 4+ years in product or packaging development.
- Hybrid role in El Segundo, CA.
About the role
Product Development Manager / Senior Manager (Beauty)
Leading Sephora Beauty Brand is seeking a Product Development Manager / Senior Manager to join the team on a short-term freelance basis with an immediate start. This person will bring strong experience across product development, project management, and/or packaging development, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while partnering cross-functionally to move projects from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage product development and/or packaging development projects from kickoff through launch.
- Own timelines, milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional communication.
- Partner closely with internal teams including product development, packaging, creative, marketing, and operations.
- Help ensure projects stay on track, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.
- Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed throughout the development process.
- Troubleshoot issues, identify risks early, and proactively recommend solutions.
- Support multiple workstreams at once while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
- Bring a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to a team that needs someone who can ramp up quickly.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in project management, product development, and/or packaging development.
- Prior experience in color cosmetics strongly preferred.
- Open to candidates from the broader beauty or CPG space.
- Strong understanding of timelines, approvals, and cross-functional development processes.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to start ASAP and step into a fast-moving environment with minimal ramp-up time.
Schedule & Location
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
- Monday and Tuesday are required in-office days.
- Location: El Segundo office.
Compensation
- Estimated freelance range: $45–$65/hour.
Key skills/competency
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Packaging Development
- Beauty Industry
- Color Cosmetics
- CPG
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Timeline Management
- Vendor Management
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Product Development Manager
- Beauty
- Cosmetics
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Packaging Development
- CPG
- Sephora
- Freelance
- Hybrid
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your beauty product development, project management, and packaging experience.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your experience with timelines, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor management.
- Address the hybrid model: Mention your ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with required in-office days.
- Highlight quick ramp-up: Stress your ability to start immediately and adapt quickly to a fast-paced setting.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of successful product launches or project completions.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with beauty product development cycles.,Understand packaging material and production processes.,Review project management software and tools.,Study color cosmetics trends and formulations.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex product launch you managed.,How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure?,Provide an example of cross-functional collaboration success.,How do you proactively identify and solve risks?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Product Development Manager (Beauty) role at 24 Seven Talent?
- This Product Development Manager (Beauty) position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, with Monday and Tuesday specifically designated as in-office days at the El Segundo location.
- How long is the contract for the Product Development Manager (Beauty) position?
- This is a temporary, 6-month freelance contract position for a Product Development Manager in the Beauty sector.
- What is the expected hourly rate for the Product Development Manager (Beauty) role?
- The estimated freelance hourly range for this Product Development Manager (Beauty) position is between $45 and $65 per hour.
- What specific industry experience is preferred for the Product Development Manager (Beauty) role?
- Prior experience in color cosmetics is strongly preferred for this Product Development Manager (Beauty) role. However, candidates from the broader beauty or CPG space will also be considered.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Product Development Manager (Beauty)?
- The Product Development Manager (Beauty) will lead and manage product development and/or packaging projects from kickoff to launch, own timelines, manage cross-functional communication, collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, and troubleshoot issues.
- What qualifications are essential for the Product Development Manager (Beauty) position?
- Essential qualifications include 4+ years of experience in project management, product development, and/or packaging development, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to start immediately and adapt to a fast-moving environment.
- Does this Product Development Manager (Beauty) role require on-site presence?
- Yes, this Product Development Manager (Beauty) role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office per week, with Monday and Tuesday being mandatory in-office days at the El Segundo office.