Product Development Manager
$100k - $118k+ Bonus
Senior
Bachelor's
West Hollywood, CA, USA
In Person
Product
About the job
Requirements
- Have an undergraduate degree.
- Have a minimum of 5–6 years of product development experience.
- Have encyclopedic knowledge of products.
- Have organizational, communication, and follow-through skills, with attention to detail.
- Be able to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Have written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Be up to date with current trends.
- Be able to troubleshoot and solve problems resourcefully.
- Have skills in tactile and aesthetic evaluation of cosmetic products and eagerness to learn.
- Be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Vice President and team to support new formula and packaging initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure development synergies and fulfill special requests.
- Manage formula and new product development, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
- Assist in coordinating agendas, reviewing submissions, and tracking key approvals and milestone dates.
- Manage category-specific shade analysis and work with the team to identify shade gaps, lineup selections, and strategic assortment curation; present learnings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Drive briefs and manage recurring formula submissions from labs and vendors.
- Coordinate formula and shade approval processes between vendors and brand stakeholders.
- Oversee product and packaging submissions and samples.
- Build and maintain organized and accessible product closets.
- Manage regulatory and formula documentation.
- Lead certifications and registrations, such as cruelty-free certification.
- Develop and distribute labeling and artwork requirements.
- Coordinate product samples and mock-ups for public relations, marketing, and testing needs.
- Gather and share monthly product feedback from field and sales teams.
- Monitor competitive products and market trends.
- Handle incoming and outgoing packages.
- Assist in preparing for meetings.
- Participate in new product brainstorms.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and artwork oversight.
- Facilitate formula testing and sampling needs.
- Manage competitive matrices and benchmark shopping.
Desired Qualifications
- Have a passion for beauty products and curiosity about current makeup and skincare products and trends.
- Be eager to learn and develop product-development skills.
About the company
Patrick Ta Beauty operates in the luxury color cosmetics market, selling high-quality makeup through its website and retailers like Sephora, CULT Beauty, and Flannels. The product line reflects Patrick Ta’s artistry, featuring dual-formula cream-powder designs that enable easy layering for a red-carpet glow. It differentiates itself through celebrity-driven artistry, a direct-to-consumer model paired with selective retail partnerships, and products that make professional techniques accessible at home. The brand’s goal is growth and product innovation, supported by a minority growth investment from Stride Consumer Partners to expand reach.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
West Hollywood, California
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 Sephora Middle East launched Patrick Ta across 34 doors and online.
- September 2026 brought three Major Dimension palettes, signaling active innovation and shelf velocity.
- Open September 2026 roles in social, photography, and supply chain show operational expansion.
What critics are saying
- Sephora concentration still dominates revenue, leaving Patrick Ta exposed to retailer leverage.
- Luxury makeup is crowded; Rhode, Rare Beauty, and Charlotte Tilbury attack the same glow buyer.
- If Patrick Ta fades as a cultural tastemaker, the brand loses its core moat.
What makes Patrick Ta Beauty unique
- Patrick Ta’s artist-led formulas translate red-carpet techniques into consumer-friendly products.
- Major Headlines blush duos and Major Dimension palettes create instantly recognizable hero SKUs.
- Sephora distribution across North America and the Middle East validates prestige positioning.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) With a Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts