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About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Manager, Global Packaging Development leads complex packaging development programs across multiple brands and product categories at Estée Lauder Companies. This technical and commercial leadership role translates business strategy into innovative packaging solutions that protect brand identity, enhance consumer experience, improve sustainability, and accelerate commercialization. The Manager independently directs programs from concept through commercialization while partnering with Design, Marketing, Product Development, R&I, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and supplier partners, and mentors junior packaging professionals to strengthen organizational capability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead multiple complex packaging development programs across brands and product categories from concept through commercialization
- Translate business strategy and brand vision into commercially successful packaging solutions that balance quality, innovation, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost
- Independently develop project strategies aligned with business priorities and manage project execution including feasibility studies, technical specifications, engineering documentation, testing, validation, and tooling strategy
- Drive innovation in packaging concepts, materials, technologies, dispensing systems, and manufacturing solutions while evaluating emerging supplier capabilities
- Serve as Packaging Development lead for assigned programs, building trusted relationships across cross-functional stakeholders and influencing technical and business decisions through strong communication
- Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) development and proactive technical risk management
- Conduct value engineering initiatives to improve package performance, reduce cost, and strengthen sustainability
- Coach and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts on technical guidance, project leadership, and career development
- Apply advanced technical expertise in packaging materials, manufacturing technologies, decoration processes, testing methodologies, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Integrate digital technologies and AI-enabled tools into engineering practice, including technical analysis, documentation, project planning, and workflow efficiency
- Represent Packaging Development as a trusted business partner during cross-functional decision-making on portfolio priorities, investment recommendations, and supplier selection
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline
- CIPT or IOPP certification
- 5+ years of direct experience in cosmetic package development
- Proven development experience in the beauty or related industry
- Advanced technical competency in geometric analysis in 2D and 3D dimensions, including clearances, fit, and finish of packaging components
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including injection molding, extrusion, metal forming, glass forming, vacuum forming, assembly, pump and airless dispensing systems, folding carton, and rigid box design
- Knowledge of decorating techniques and materials used on primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Knowledge of test methods used to validate component and package performance
Skills
Experience
5+ years of direct experience in cosmetic package development in the beauty or related industry, with demonstrated expertise in leading technical programs through commercialization and managing complex cross-functional relationships.
Education
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline. CIPT or IOPP certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 87,550 to USD 143,800 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and vacation time, education-related programs, and a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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