Too Faced Director, Global Product Development

About Too Faced

Too Faced is a globally recognized prestige beauty brand celebrated for its playful glamour, innovative formulas, and unapologetically feminine spirit. Founded in 1998 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the house blends artistry, joy, and high-performance cosmetics to inspire confidence and self-expression. As an employer, Too Faced offers a dynamic, creative environment where entrepreneurial energy meets the scale and resources of a leading global beauty group. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, champion inclusivity, and bring emotion and imagination to every product, campaign, and consumer experience, helping shape the future of modern makeup culture.

The Director, Global Product Development leads end-to-end product innovation and commercialization for Too Faced, a prestige color cosmetics and beauty brand within Estée Lauder Companies. This executive role encompasses strategic pipeline management, cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, supply chain, R&D, and regulatory teams, and team leadership to deliver trend-forward, commercially successful beauty innovations. The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years of prestige beauty product development experience, proven success launching category-defining products, and demonstrated proficiency in cosmetic formulations, manufacturing, and packaging.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product innovation and development pipeline from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with Too Faced brand strategy and business growth objectives
• Identify and translate emerging consumer, market, ingredient, and technology trends into commercially viable product opportunities across makeup, skincare, and adjacent beauty categories
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners to define product concepts, positioning, claims, and launch strategies
• Drive key product decisions across formulations, packaging, shades, claims, and product architecture while balancing creativity, technical requirements, cost constraints, and speed-to-market objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Product Development team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support long-range innovation planning and portfolio management; evaluate product performance and consumer feedback to inform future development strategies
• Manage product development budgets and resources effectively; identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers, laboratories, and external suppliers to source new technologies and capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or related field
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development, with demonstrated success in prestige beauty
• 3–5+ years of people management and team leadership experience
• Proven track record of successfully launching prestige beauty products that achieved market and business objectives
• Strong technical understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing processes, packaging systems, and product testing methodologies
• Experience managing multiple complex product development projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree; global product development experience; expertise with external laboratories and contract manufacturers

Skills

Experience

8–10+ years of progressive experience in beauty product development within prestige or luxury beauty, with 3–5+ years of demonstrated people management responsibility. Candidates should evidence a track record of successfully conceiving, developing, and launching prestige beauty products—particularly in color cosmetics—that strengthened brand equity and delivered commercial results. Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, managing cross-functional teams, and collaborating with external laboratories and contract manufacturers is essential.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline is required. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 124,200 to USD 214,450 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; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time; highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results; share incentive plan participation. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.

Culture

Too Faced fosters a vibrant, creative workplace where individuality, self-expression, and a playful approach to beauty are celebrated. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration, innovation, and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joy, confidence, and glamour to every customer experience.

About Cerulean

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