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*