Sr. Manager, Product Development, rhode

Role Summary

At rhode, we are focused on creating intentional products with high standards for quality, performance, and aesthetic execution. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Product Development to lead product technical management and execution across our complexion, lip, cheek, and eye categories.

This role will work closely with Product Development, R&D, Quality, Operations, and external manufacturing partners to manage development submissions and batches, drive on-site approvals, and ensure formulas, shades, and production output meet our approved standards. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for color, texture, and product aesthetics, deep expertise in cosmetic batch review and production processes, and the organizational rigor to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

Product Technical Management & Execution

• Manage development submissions and batches end-to-end, including post-production batch reviews, Standard renewals, and on-site shade matching auditing.
• Conduct on-site batch approvals, shade library “color jams”, shade adjustments, and fragrance work as needed for both NPI and existing production.
• Evaluate formulas, bulk, shades, and production submissions against approved standards and retains, maintaining brand excellence and quality.
• Manage product testing execution, including bulk preparation, sample requirements, testing facility communication, follow-ups and tracking, and internal Test Plan updates.
• Audit and Identify batch or submission execution concerns and provide clear recommendations to the team to support better organization and day-to-day project management, speed and agility.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Standards

• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (PD, R&D, Quality, Operations) and contract manufacturers to communicate batch feedback, resolve issues, and keep production on timeline.
• Reestablish Production Standards on a 12-month cadence in partnership with PD.
• Maintain organized archives of standards, retains, and batch references.
• Support onsite production reviews, line trials and batch approvals at manufacturing facilities as needed, when PD Sr. Director and Associate Director cannot be present.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support production and fulfillment timelines.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and good partnerships while balancing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.

Requirements

• Technical Color Background: 5+ years of Color Product Development and/or color chemistry experience required; management-level experience preferred.
• Travel: Must be flexible and available for domestic and international travel, including on short notice. Travel is typically 5–7 trips per year but may increase based on business and development needs.
• Strong visual color assessment skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of cosmetic development, batch review protocols, production processes, and NPI workflows.
• Hands-on experience conducting on-site batch approvals, library color jams, and shade and fragrance adjustments.
• Highly organized - both physically and digitally, proactive, and comfortable driving day-to-day project management in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide clear, technically grounded recommendations to cross-functional teams.

Other Details For Consideration

• Location of Position: Beverly Hills, CA
• Must be a commutable distance to office
• Travel Expectation: Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally. roughly 5-7 trips per year (may be more)
• Hybrid Model Expectation: Must be able to work 4+ days a week in the office
• Budgeted Hourly Rate: $110K-$140K

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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