Director- Global Product Development (NYX)

$130,000 - $175,000/Yr

Unclassified - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Senior

El Segundo, CA

About the position

The Director of Product Development at NYX Professional Makeup is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire product development process for new launches and existing product extensions. This position requires a strong eye for color, aesthetics, and trends, along with the ability to manage a small team and collaborate across departments to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and drive successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product development process, collaborating with all departments involved.
• Oversee the costing process and seasonal milestones for the category from kickoff to launch.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the Development and Operations team.
• Act as the key point of contact for current issues and day-to-day operations, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Partner with AVP PD to explore new innovations, formulas, and technologies for future developments.
• Collaborate with Marketing on strategy and concept ideation.
• Build relationships with vendors to scout for new innovations and cost efficiencies.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis on category trends and identify white space opportunities.
• Drive vendor relationships to discover new product/package opportunities.
• Present category launch plans to management, retailers, and internal stakeholders.
• Attend key industry meetings and events as needed.
• Ensure smooth collaboration between Operational and Product Development teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related business experience.
• In-depth knowledge of product development processes and technical understanding of formulas and shades.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods or the beauty industry is preferred.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Prioritization and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cross-functional team management.
• Familiarity with market trends in the beauty industry.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $130k-$175k plus bonus opportunities.