Make Up For Ever Senior Product Development Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.
Make Up For Ever seeks Senior Product Development Manager in Levallois-Perret, France. Lead color cosmetics innovation and market strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze internal and external market data, consumer and professional insights, market trends, and competitive benchmarking to inform product strategy and market positioning
- Collaborate with Group and Brand Leadership to define and execute a three-year category innovation strategy with clear vision for internal stakeholders and market distribution
- Propose innovative concepts and ideas aligned with brand DNA; establish a forward-looking innovation portfolio in partnership with Research & Development
- Define the product mix and offerings to meet market needs while maintaining brand integrity, including positioning, formulation, pricing, and packaging decisions
- Manage innovation development plans and oversee project execution with excellence in formula selection, product performance, packaging, and portfolio mix; ensure adherence to Time-to-Market timelines and project milestones
- Propose, organize, and monitor consumer testing protocols including formula testing, qualitative and quantitative studies, sensory analysis, concept testing, and 360-degree product evaluation
- Brief and develop comprehensive 360-degree marketing plans in partnership with Operational Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Product Education, Communications, and Omnichannel teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) in Business, Commerce, or equivalent from accredited school or university
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in marketing and product development within the beauty and cosmetics sector
- Demonstrated expertise in cosmetic product development and formulation
- Deep knowledge of the color cosmetics and makeup market landscape
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in marketing and product development within the beauty and cosmetics industry, with direct exposure to color cosmetics and makeup category dynamics.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) from a business school, commerce university, or equivalent institution.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.
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