Product Development Supervisor – Color Cosmetics

About the role

We are seeking a Product Development Supervisor for Color Cosmetics to lead the end‑to‑end creation of foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows and other makeup products, turning market insights into launch‑ready formulas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead market, consumer and competitor research to identify trends and product gaps.
• Translate insights into product concepts, briefs and development road‑maps.
• Oversee formulation, shade development, sampling, testing, approvals, scale‑up and launch across all color‑cosmetics categories.
• Coordinate stability, compatibility, microbiological, safety and performance testing.
• Manage relationships with manufacturers, laboratories, raw‑material and packaging suppliers.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, resource needs and ensure timely delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in color‑cosmetics product development, from concept to launch.
• Proven track record of leading shade development, formulation and multi‑project management.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Marketing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams.

Required skills

• Formulation and shade development, color matching.
• Stability, compatibility, microbiological and safety testing.
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ERP and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.