Too Faced Manager, 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 Manager, Global Product Development leads the end-to-end creation of innovative beauty products across multiple categories from concept through commercialization for Too Faced, a prestige beauty brand. This role requires close collaboration with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and external manufacturing partners to deliver disruptive, consumer-driven products with exceptional quality and speed-to-market execution. The ideal candidate combines strong product instincts, excellent project management capabilities, and a passion for beauty innovation within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of innovative beauty products across multiple categories, from concept through commercialization
• Drive product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful, on-time launches
• Evaluate formulas, shades, textures, fragrances, claims, and overall product performance throughout the development cycle
• Coordinate product testing, stability, compatibility, and claims substantiation activities with internal and external laboratories
• Partner with external laboratories and manufacturers to identify new technologies, ingredients, and formulation capabilities
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing to translate consumer insights and trends into innovative product concepts
• Work with Packaging Development to ensure product and component compatibility and optimal market presentation
• Facilitate cross-functional communication with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to proactively identify and resolve development challenges
• Stay informed on beauty, skincare, ingredient, and consumer trends to identify new product opportunities and strengthen the innovation pipeline
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and product evaluations to benchmark against market innovations
• Own project timelines, critical paths, budgets, and key milestones across multiple concurrent launches
• Balance innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost considerations throughout the development process
• Prepare product reviews, milestone updates, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Business, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in beauty product development, preferably within prestige cosmetics or skincare
• Demonstrated experience managing complexion and/or skincare product development projects
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing processes, testing requirements, and commercialization pathways
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Product Development Expertise and Consumer & Market Insight acumen
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Problem Solving capabilities
• Innovation Mindset with strong Attention to Detail

Skills

Experience

5–7 years of experience in beauty product development, with demonstrated success managing complexion and skincare product development projects, preferably within the prestige cosmetics or luxury beauty sector. Prior experience working with third-party laboratories and contract manufacturers is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

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, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive bonus program with performance-based overachievement opportunity. 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

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.