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Associate Manager, Product Development

ColourPop

Oxnard, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Brand Positioning, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Consumer Branding, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Multitasking, Product Development, Product Management, Product Support, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Sales Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Target Marketing, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Oxnard, California
POSTED
3 days ago
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 Associate Manager, Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will support 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
  • Support formula development briefings with contract manufacturers and in-house labs, communicating performance, texture, and finish targets.
  • Contribute to shade development — from trend research and competitive analysis through assortment proposals and development.
  • Help develop compelling, cohesive shade ranges that are inclusive, commercially relevant, and brand-appropriate across all skin tones.
  • Evaluate lab submissions for color accuracy, formula stability, and consumer-relevant performance benchmarks.
  • Build knowledge of raw materials, pigment systems, and formulation technology to help guide manufacturers toward innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Assortment Strategy & Planning
  • Partner with Marketing and Creative to support seasonal and evergreen product assortments that align with brand positioning and consumer demand.
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to surface insights and recommendations on 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. Track project deliverables; proactively identify risks and escalate to keep launches on schedule.
  • Collaborate with 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

  • 2–3 years of product development experience in color cosmetics (e.g., lip, eye, face, or multi-category) — required.
  • Hands-on experience in formula development and color/shade development — from brief to bulk approval.
  • Experience contributing to cohesive, commercially relevant shade ranges across diverse skin tones.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
  • Familiarity with formulas, stability data, and lab reports; willingness to deepen technical knowledge on the job.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers or third-party labs, including coordinating across time zones.
  • 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 up to $85k DOE + discretionary annual bonus.

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