Product Innovation Director

Note: MUST HAVE Skincare experience We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Product Innovation Director to lead the development of distinctive, consumer-focused beauty products for a growing skincare brand. This role is ideal for a product visionary who combines deep category knowledge with strong operational discipline and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do: Lead the end-to-end product innovation pipeline, from consumer insight and concept development through launch and post-launch evaluation. Identify emerging trends, ingredient innovations, whitespace opportunities, and evolving consumer needs within the beauty and skincare market. Develop compelling product concepts, briefs, positioning, and innovation roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and business objectives. Partner closely with formulation, packaging, sourcing, regulatory, marketing, creative, and operations teams to bring new products to market. Manage multiple innovation projects simultaneously while maintaining clear priorities, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional alignment. Guide product testing, consumer feedback, and performance analysis to refine concepts and support successful launches. Champion inclusive product development practices that reflect diverse skincare needs, perspectives, and routines. Present innovation strategies, product concepts, and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Help cultivate a collaborative, beauty-obsessed culture grounded in curiosity, creativity, and exceptional execution. What You’ll BringSignificant experience in product innovation, product development, brand strategy, or a related role within beauty, skincare, cosmetics, or consumer packaged goods. Strong understanding of beauty consumer behavior, skincare trends, formulation concepts, and the product development lifecycle. Demonstrated ability to translate consumer insights into commercially compelling product ideas. Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills. A highly collaborative working style with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Comfort working with urgency and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment. A passion for building innovative products and creating meaningful experiences for a diverse beauty community.