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We emphasize the look, feel, and scent in every product, transforming skincare into an elevated, sensual experience. Our collection of skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrances are available in 16 countries, across our fresh boutiques and digital channels, specialty and department stores, and more.\nWe are an organization of curious creators who embrace innovation, optimism, and always keep our customers at the forefront. With a pioneering spirit, we are empowered to challenge the status quo and use our authentic voice to do the right thing for our people, our brand, and the environment.\nHere at fresh, we intentionally foster a spirit of belonging. We celebrate our diversity and support every employee to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. By embracing curiosity and collaboration, we recognize that our differences strengthen us.\nMAIN JOB OBJECTIVE\nThe Associate Manager, Product Innovation, will support the development of skincare, lip care, body care and fragrance new launches and reformulations, tracking key milestones on a day-to-day basis to stay within allotted timelines. Reporting to the Director, Product Innovation, the Associate Manager will actively participate in ideation, research, evaluation, development, and follow-through of these projects. The Associate Manager will be a strong communicator with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members and external RM suppliers, while providing insights of new competitive launches, new industry technologies and ingredients. The Associate Manager will act as a true team player in driving strategic business objectives for the fresh brand.\nThe ideal candidate has a passion for beauty, with a clear point of view on product experience as both a consumer and a dreamer. They are highly tuned-in to competitive activity and remain committed to the values of science and sustainability. They are a “blue-sky” thinker with a willingness to learn, and they prioritize creativity and innovation to deliver one-of-a-kind products with richly meaningful experiences.\n JOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nWork closely with Director, PI, to manage the execution of projects with R&D ensuring key milestones for product development are reached on time in full.\nSupport Director, PI in defining testing needs and creating questionnaires, and manage product testing execution (safety, efficacy, consumer panels, etc.) and timing associated\nWrite and publish with Director, PI detailed Product Profiles: defining full concept, product features, benefits/claims, and keys ingredients and present it along with the product to Marketing and Creative teams\nManage the reformulation of products in line with company strategy & regulations.\nWork closely with Director, PI, to manage the ideation and search for new ingredients with R&D and external RM suppliers. Manage new ingredient database.\nKeep a pulse on the beauty industry by monitoring competitive product innovation, ingredient technologies, claims, and emerging marketing and communication trends.\nWork closely with Director, PI, R&D, Project Management and Operations teams to review all timelines for accuracy and to adapt as needed per project to ensure launches are kept on target.\nPrepare and manage product briefs for review with R&D to finalize concepts, research and define the products feasibility and development parameters.\nBe an active participant in the ideation of new product concepts, defining benchmarks and conducting research as needed to support new product concepts.\nTrack all product submissions and approvals. Work closely with VP and Director, PI to evaluate formula submissions and provide feedback and re-directs to R&D.\nAttend bi-weekly briefing sessions with cross-functional teams to closely track development progress and calendar launch plans.\nWork closely with packaging team to help develop packaging options in sync with formula/texture.\nWork closely with Regulatory and Legal teams to ensure compliance of product formula and claims for existing and emerging new markets.\nParticipate in reviewing copy for packaging, marketing collateral and training materials for Storytelling, Marketing & Education needs.\nWhat you will learn in the first 6 months:\nGain an understanding of fresh product development process to track appropriate information and ensure key dates are met according to the timeline.\nBuild knowledge of the full fresh portfolio including textures, ingredients, and claims.\nBuild relationships with key cross-functional partners: R&1, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Communications, Packaging Development, Project Management, Storytelling, Design, & Regulatory.\nWhat you will achieve in 12 months:\nDevelop full understanding of fresh product development process, key documents, & timelines.\nSupport the creation of key documents related to new product development.\nPresent product innovation to cross-functional partners\nPerfect product evaluation skills.\nActively participate in team brainstorming & ideation sessions for new launches, partnering with co-founders.\n PROFILE\nYou have:\n3-5+ Years of Experience in in Cosmetic Product Development; experience in skincare is a must\nExperience working day to day with R&D to discuss technical details of formulation. Personal experience in formulation is a plus.\nGood understanding of the cosmetic industry and regulatory environment.\nDemonstrates broad and in-depth knowledge of skincare ingredients is a plus.\nStrong organization and planning skills with attention to detail\nExcellent written and oral communications skills, with internal partners and external vendors; ability to translate high-science into consumer-friendly language a plus\nExperience working in or strong knowledge of the Asian markets is a plus\nStrong analytical skills & effective presentation building ability. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint\nPassion for Product - trends, ingredients, textures, claims, & sustainability, with a willingness to learn.\nDemonstrates curiosity and an open mindset to identify new sources of inspiration to support product innovation\nOccasional travel.\nEducation requirements: Bachelor’s degree; preferred focus on sciences, marketing, or other related fields. Graduate degree is a plus\n WHAT WE OFFER YOU\nTraining & Development and Culture\nFresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development\nOpportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network\nOpportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups\nMental Health Support\nFree professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\nFree 24/7 confidential mental health support\nPaid Time Off and Flexibility\nFlexible paid time off policy inclusive of Summer Fridays\nFertility and Family Planning\nFertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment\nPaid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility\nTravel & lodging for those who can’t access care\nBack-up dependent Care and Tutoring\nFresh and LVMH ‘Perks’ and Discounts\nFresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis\nLVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc.\nPre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works\nAdditional Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, Insurance Discounts (Pet, renters, home)\nHealth Care\nMedical, dental and vision\nRetirement and Additional Benefits\n401k with Company Match + Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility\nFresh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. 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