Sr. Product Development Manager

About Westman Atelier

A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.

• A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
• Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science

About Our Founder

Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Product Development will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and ensuring the successful development of high-quality, sustainable, and ethically sourced products. You will work with a team of talented professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market, while upholding our brand's commitment to clean beauty standards as aligned with brand and founder ethos.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the product development lifecycle, including timelines, milestones, and budget allocation, to ensure on-time delivery of new product launches.
• Develop and execute a strategic product development roadmap aligned with the brand's clean beauty ethos and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and expansion within the clean beauty space.
• Brief labs on new projects in all makeup and skincare categories
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the formulation process from concept to launch, ensuring products meet clean beauty standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.
• Approve and track pre-production samples for open orders of products.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with marketing, packaging, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to commercialization.
• Troubleshoot any problems that arise within the development cycle.
• Overlook all beauty assets to ensure the shades develop as expected.
• Manage the timelines for formula, and shade & proper testing

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetics Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in product development within the beauty or cosmetics industry, with a focus on clean beauty products.
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of clean beauty principles, ingredient sourcing, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management abilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for sustainability, ethical sourcing, and advancing the principles of clean beauty.

*this is a remote position, though we are prioritizing candidates based in the New York area*