Full-Time

Director – Packaging Development

Updated on 3/13/2025

Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro

201-500 employees

Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

Compensation Overview

$190k - $215kAnnually

+ Bonus Program

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid – NYC/Metro

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in packaging development in the beauty and/or CPG industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
  • Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering required. Advanced degree is a plus.
  • Proven track record of successful leadership of packaging teams, including experience leading and developing a growing team comprised of various levels of contributor.
  • In-depth knowledge of the intersection between package engineering and package design.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical teams.
  • Proven ability to deliver results on time and with excellence.
  • Experience in effectively and collaboratively working with contract manufacturers and component vendors.
  • Excellent leadership skills, fostering collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
  • Some travel required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the department’s budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective operations.
  • Create and maintain tooling budget in partnership with Procurement.
  • Develop and execute staffing plans to support the department’s goals and growth trajectory.
  • Lead performance management efforts, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure team members meet technical and professional growth targets.
  • Assess, develop, and implement processes and procedures in the packaging department and cross-functionally to enhance the overall function of the team and the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to strategically outsource for agility, including utilizing vendor development capabilities, turnkey providers, and stock components.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative working environment that promotes communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead the end-to-end design, testing, and validation of new packaging systems to ensure packaging designs are robust and reliable throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through material selection, packaging standardization, and continuous improvements in partnership with Procurement and Product Engineering.
  • Collaborate across functions and with external partners as part of the NPL process, including Product Development, Product Engineering, ESG, Packaging Design, Global Product Marketing, Global Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and others.
  • Support direct reports in problem solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.
  • Drive the packaging innovation agenda by exploring new materials, technologies, processes, partners, and being up to date on innovation, trends, and technological advances in packaging science.
  • Identify solutions to meet aggressive timelines, including turnkey and stock solutions, in additional to custom tooling.
  • Partnering with Quality, Operations, and Product Engineering, identify and validate new contract manufacturing partners to support and expand manufacturing capabilities.
  • In partnership with Procurement and Operations, support new component vendor identification and validation to ensure supply chain agility.
  • Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.
Desired Qualifications
  • Skincare, Fragrance, and OTC experience preferred.

Sol de Janeiro creates skin and body care products inspired by Brazil, including creams, lotions, shower gels, and perfumes, with popular items like Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. Their products are designed for consumers seeking luxurious skincare with unique tropical scents, appealing to both men and women. The company sells directly through its website and various retail partners, offering a range of prices and encouraging repeat purchases with gift sets and samples. Sol de Janeiro stands out for its commitment to sustainability, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients made in the USA.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$14.2M

Headquarters

Town of Wallkill, New York

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for clean beauty boosts Sol de Janeiro's aluminum-free deodorant sales.
  • Experiential marketing, like pop-ups, enhances consumer engagement and brand visibility.
  • L'Occitane's acquisition provides Sol de Janeiro with additional resources and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from other Brazilian-inspired brands may dilute Sol de Janeiro's market position.
  • L'Occitane's acquisition might lead to strategic shifts alienating existing customers.
  • Overuse of limited-edition collections could cause consumer fatigue and impact loyalty.

What makes Sol de Janeiro unique

  • Sol de Janeiro captures Brazil's essence with unique scents and ingredients.
  • The brand emphasizes sustainability with vegan-friendly and reef-safe products.
  • Sol de Janeiro's multi-channel approach broadens its market reach.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

The Mirror
Jan 14th, 2025
'I wore Sol de Janeiro's new natural deodorant to a gym class and here's how it fared'

Sol de Janeiro has just launched its Rio Deo aluminium-free deodorant in a new scent; beauty and wellness editor laura put it to the test to see how it fared when exercising...

MGEM Power
Oct 15th, 2024
Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF Launch: a Celebration of Experiential Marketing Excellence

MG Empower Ltd has partnered with the Sol de Janeiro to craft a strategy that would support the release and bring the soul of Rio de Janeiro to life.

The Industry Beauty
Jul 5th, 2024
Sephora to open summer pop-up with Sol de Janeiro

Sephora has partnered with Brazilian bodycare brand Sol De Janeiro to open a new pop-up at Westfield London later this month.

MyLondon
Jun 29th, 2024
Sol de Janeiro launches new summer energy perfume mist perfect for bikini season

Sol de Janeiro launches new summer energy perfume mist perfect for bikini season.

Beauty Packaging
May 11th, 2024
Weekly Recap: Sol de Janeiro Summer Products, ELC's New President & More

Cult-favorite brand, Sol de Janeiro launched a limited-edition summer collection that includes three new perfume mists and special packaging for its Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.