Manager, Product Development

ColourPop is all about accessible, trend-driven beauty that moves at the speed of culture. Known for rapid launches, viral moments, and a passionate community, we create high-quality, cruelty-free products that bring what’s next in beauty to our fans first. As part of the Seed Beauty family, we redefine what it means to innovate fast — and have fun doing it.

LOCATION : Onsite in Oxnard, CA (remote candidates will not be considered)

 

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and driven Product Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead development of color products — from initial concept and formula briefs through shade development, iteration, and final launch.
You will work closely with Creative, Marketing, Sourcing, and Operations to bring differentiated, on-trend assortments to market on time and on budget.

 

Key Responsibilities

Formula & Shade Development

• Lead formula development briefings with contract manufacturers and in-house labs, clearly communicating performance, texture, and finish targets.
• Drive shade development — from trend research and competitive analysis through assortment proposals and development.
• Develop compelling, cohesive shade ranges that are inclusive, commercially relevant, and brand-appropriate across all skin tones.
• Evaluate and approve lab submissions for color accuracy, formula stability, and consumer-relevant performance benchmarks.
• Maintain deep knowledge of raw materials, pigment systems, and formulation technology to guide manufacturers toward innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Assortment Strategy & Planning

• Partner with Marketing and Creative to define seasonal and evergreen product assortments that align with brand positioning and consumer demand.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to recommend shade edits, gaps, and expansion opportunities.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously across different stages of the pipeline, maintaining accuracy and momentum.  Own and track project deliverables; proactively identify risks and drive resolution to keep launches on schedule
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams (Marketing, Creative, Regulatory, Packaging, Supply Chain) and external manufacturing partners.
• Prepare assortment and shade proposals and development status/updates for internal meetings.

Quality, Compliance & Cost

• Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements for target markets (US, EU, and others as applicable).
• Partner with Regulatory and Quality teams to resolve formula or stability issues efficiently.
• Work within established COGs targets

 

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of product development experience specifically in color cosmetics (e.g., lip, eye, face, or multi-category) — required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in formula development and color/shade development — from brief to bulk approval.
• Proven track record building cohesive, commercially successful shade ranges across diverse skin tones.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting formulas, stability data, and lab reports.
• Experience working directly with international contract manufacturers and third-party labs, including managing relationships across time zones and cultures.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

ColourPop offers a competitive benefits package including vacation time, health benefits, 401k + match, paid holidays, product discounts and more.  The salary range for this position is $100k-$120k DOE + discretionary annual bonus.