Product Development Manager, Charlotte Tilbury
Accessories, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Makeup, skin care & beauty collection
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Makeup, skin care & beauty collection
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves.
Role
Who you are
- Previous experience in Beauty / Fashion Accessories product development as well as supply chain in APAC and EU
- Strong interpersonal skills and inclusive management style
- Self-motivated, eloquent and dedicated to the brand – a positive member of Team Tilbury
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Experience with sales data and analysis ‘
- Adaptable and flexible team player
- Have a passion for and knowledge of the beauty industry – brands, products, bloggers and influencers
- Has a strong eye for colour and knows how to give colour direction
- Has a strong fashion sense and interest
- Skills using Microsoft programmes such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
What the job involves
- This is a Maternity Cover FTC for 12 months
- This role within the pivotal Product Development department will be focused on supporting SNR roles in the creative conceptualization and day-to-day development of products, including research, data analysis, PowerPoint creation, artist collaboration and shade creations, formula testing, model testing and supplier interface
- They will be a part of the internal collaboration process with brand marketing, packaging, regulatory, quality, design and copy teams and manage the critical path to ensure deadlines are met
- They will champion certain elements of the process including samples coordination from suppliers for regions to ensure accurate forecasts and helping to ensure production teams have sufficient product samples
- The role requires the ability to work through conflict and know-how of when a topic needs to be escalated
- Management of end-to-end NPD process (Accessories & Tools) from inception to launch for multiple projects at once (10+) including CPA management, assessing needs and mitigating risk at each stage through clear communication and action plan alignment cross functionally
- Applies fashion sensibility and POD VS marketplace to create top-tier makeup and fashion bags that align with project purpose and price points
- Works closely with partnership teams (when necessary) to manage project ensuring creative process stays on track and teams have clarity on needs and next steps and deadlines / implications when changes occur
- Works closely with Gifting & TOA on strategy & holiday planning
- Creates design briefs (with BM when appropriate) for creative services & suppliers
- Collaborate creatively to define the innovation and product marketing hook with a customer and industry expert lens and collaborate on story telling
- Managing supplier relationships and collaborating with procurement for best COGs
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and troubleshoot development challenges effectively
- Work cross-functionally to drive ideas from conception to execution, partnering with global brand marketing to collaborate on presentation decks
- Regular interface with Supply Chain team to manage project logistics and flag issues appropriately when they arise
- Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure all necessary documentation is received and testing protocols are followed
- Prepare NPD information for forecasting decks
- Prepare innovation slides for founder presentations
- Work closely with team of pro-artists to co-create ranges and manage approval process considering all feedback
- Travel as needed to meet suppliers and conduct trend research
- Lead all accessories and tools supplier relationships, presenting updates to the business, and maintaining a product/material innovation library
- Who you will work with: Pro- Artist Team, Supply Chain, Gifting, Wider NPD Team
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Charlotte Tilbury has carved a niche in the cosmetics industry with its commitment to quality, buoyed by celebrity endorsements and a fondness for innovation. Founder Charlotte's strong personal brand has propelled the company's rapid ascent, while its embrace of cutting-edge technologies like augmented and virtual reality has unlocked avenues unexplored by traditional cosmetic brands.
The acquisition of Charlotte Tilbury by the fashion and beauty conglomerate, Puig, in 2020 marked a significant turning point, catalysing global expansion efforts and venturing into an emerging digital landscape like the Metaverse. Leveraging AI-based marketing solutions, the company has witnessed a remarkable 60% increase in conversion rates for its acquisition campaigns, highlighting its adeptness at staying ahead in the dynamic beauty market.
Charlotte Tilbury was acquired by Fashion and beauty conglomerate, Puig, in 2020. Since then, the company has been driving global growth and expanding into new digital frontiers (i.e. the Metaverse). Its use of AI-based marketing solutions has resulted in a 60% conversion rate increase in its acquisition campaigns. Charlotte Tilbury is well set to see consistent market growth.
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back within 2 weeks
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Generous staff discount
- Generous product gifting
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid, flexible working
- Dog friendly office on Monday and Fridays
- Access to Tilbury Treats - discounts on everything from gym memberships to cinema tickets
- Other fabulous benefits such as life assurance, birthdays off work and pension contribution
Company HQ
London, UK
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Leadership
Charlotte Tilbury
(Founder)Spent 20 years in the fashion and beauty industry as a Creative Consultant for the top beauty brands worldwide. Was the most sought-after make-up artist in the world when she founded this company.
Demetra Pinsent
(CEO, not founder)Former Partner at McKinsey & Company. Received their M. Phil from the University of Oxford and a BA in Social Studies from Harvard University.
People progressing
Joined as Customer Service Manager in the early stages of the company, was promoted to website coordinator after 10 months, and is now Head of Digital Content.
Joined as a Junior-level producer in January 2017. She was promoted three times in 5 years, most recently to Creative Production & Project Management Director.
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