Formulation & Technical Development Manager
About the job
- A degree in Cosmetic Science or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Significant experience in cosmetic formulation development.
- Experience across both skincare and colour cosmetics.
- Strong understanding of cosmetic ingredients and formulation technologies.
- Experience working with external formulation laboratories and manufacturers.
- Knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing processes and scale-up.
- Strong technical problem-solving capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex development projects simultaneously.
- Manage end-to-end formulation development across skincare and colour cosmetics portfolios in alignment with project timelines and commercial objectives.
- Provide technical leadership by translating product concepts into clear formulation requirements and evaluating proposed solutions.
- Partner with external formulation laboratories and manufacturers to achieve optimal product performance, stability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Serve as the company’s subject matter expert in cosmetic science, offering technical guidance to cross-functional teams and supporting innovation.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks early across assigned projects, escalating key issues with clear recommendations to ensure project delivery.
- Lead technical investigations, root-cause analyses, and troubleshooting for formulation, manufacturing, and scale-up issues.
- Define and review formulation testing and stability programmes, ensuring formulations meet all quality and technical requirements for commercial manufacture.
- Oversee manufacturing trials and first production runs for all new formulations.
- Continuously improve formulation development processes, standard operating procedures, and governance to enhance speed and quality.
About the company
Trinny London offers premium multitasking makeup and skincare products sold directly through its online store to a global audience. Its products are designed to work together and can be personalized to individual needs, with items like cream eyeshadows, serum concealers, eyeliners, mascaras, and highlighters, paired with a skincare-first routine (double cleansing, liquid exfoliants) to improve makeup results. The company differentiates itself by combining personalization, multitasking formulas, and a skincare-first approach within a direct-to-consumer model for a streamlined, global shopping experience. Its goal is to provide convenient, high-quality beauty solutions that boost consumer confidence through efficient routines.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$55.9M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CurrentBody partnership launched February 2026, pairing Trinny skincare with clinically proven LED devices.
- Boston pop-up opened September 2025 after NYC success, showing American customer pull.
- Michelle Marks joined as CMO in June 2025, sharpening storytelling for US growth.
What critics are saying
- US expansion into Boston and new campaigns demand spend before demand proves durable.
- Employee counts fell in 2026, signaling tighter execution and possible cost discipline pressure.
- If DTC conversion weakens, retail experiments and funding debt can squeeze cash, threatening independence.
What makes Trinny London unique
- Match2Me personalizes routines across makeup and skincare, anchored by Trinny Woodall's brand.
- Stacks and BFF Cream combine portability, multitasking formulas, and premium shade-matching.
- Evidence-led positioning spans skincare, devices, and consultative appointments, not commodity color cosmetics.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Discount