Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.
Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of
TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Companies,
Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and
WWD Beauty Inc's Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.
This role will assist the Product Development Team with day-to-day functions and responsibilities to support the hypergrowth and rapid global expansion of the brand. Someone who loves the cross-functional nature and complexity of product development, has a passion for beauty, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and excels in a passionate, collaborative culture would be successful in this role.
This role will report to the Director, Product Development.
Responsibilities:
- Formula Development: Support current and new formula developments by keeping product testing trackers and documentation up to date. Prepare and distribute product samples for testing, meetings, and presentations
- Organizational Assistance: Responsible for receiving, organizing, and coordinating the shipment of product samples
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate communication with internal teams, including Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain, throughout the product development lifecycle
- Trend Tracking: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends across body, spf, hair, and fragrance from a product and ingredient standpoint, sharing knowledge and insights with relevant teams
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic to contribute to a highly-collaborative environment at our NYC Headquarters 5 days a week
- 1-2+ years' experience in product development within the cosmetics industry. Formula development experience a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline required
- Passionate about the beauty industry
- Creative mindset with an eye for innovation
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated organizational agility - effective in working both independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to deliver results on time and with excellence
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Salary Range
$65,000—$70,000 USD
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com.
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