Make Up For Ever Product Development Manager

Levallois-Perret • France

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Make Up For Ever, a distinguished brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to cosmetics. Established in 1984 by Dany Sanz in Paris, the brand has flourished into a global leader in luxury beauty, with a presence in over 55 countries and 3,300 retail points worldwide. As part of LVMH, Make Up For Ever benefits from a rich ecosystem of excellence and innovation, providing employees with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development.

1. Oversee the development of new product launches from marketing brief to distribution, ensuring cost, quality, and timeline objectives are met.
2. Coordinate with internal development experts, subcontractors, and the LVMH laboratory to assess project feasibility, identify risks, and devise action plans.
3. Lead weekly project review meetings with Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and the LVMH Laboratory, proposing and challenging action plans.
4. Communicate project alerts and associated action plans to executive levels during weekly meetings.
5. Drive the validation of financial milestones in a timely manner.
6. Manage catalog modifications, including reformulations and repackaging, with the support of a project manager.
7. Serve as the primary liaison with the Marketing department for assigned projects.
8. Mentor and manage the project manager, overseeing workload and supporting alert reporting.
9. Lead process and tool optimization initiatives, such as Asana, and monitor service KPIs.

1. Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field with a focus on project management.
2. 7 to 8 years of experience in new product development, with at least one experience in cosmetics and project management.
3. Experience in coordinating with subcontractors is advantageous.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, and dynamism.
2. Strong ability to unite and challenge teams.
3. Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
4. Motivation to develop innovative, high-performance makeup products.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and professional-level English.

Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, preferably in the cosmetics industry.

Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field.

The position offers a comprehensive onboarding experience, participation in internal activities, and access to LVMH's Employee Resource Groups and mentoring programs. Employees can engage in a vibrant company culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Make Up For Ever fosters an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture that values diversity and individuality. As part of the LVMH group, employees are encouraged to innovate and excel, with access to a global network of resources and support.