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Brief #91823Updated 09 SEP 2026LOS ANGELES, CALeverMANUFACTURING COMPANIES
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Manager, Product Development

Thrive Causemetics offers cosmetics that are cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated with safe ingredients, without parabens or sulfates. It aims to empower women through beauty. For every product purchased, Thrive donates…

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Manager, Product Development · Thrive Causemetics

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Job title
Manager, Product Development
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Job description
Location: In Office 5 days/week in Playa Vista, CA HQ
Who We Are:
Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product you purchase results in a donation to help a woman thrive. Thrive Causemetics is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.

What you will be doing:

  • Work collaboratively with product marketing to align on new product launches, lineups, look and feel, shade descriptors, claims, etc.

  • Review and evaluate formula and shade submissions with the ability to provide detailed and clear feedback to the CM for skincare and color

  • Sourcing packaging and pairing formula ideas with the best package to enhance performance

  • Work closely with vendors, CM's and the internal operations team to problem solve any issue that may arise throughout the development process

  • Ensure all NPD and Product briefs are properly filled out with established product codes, EAN, fill weight, PAO, IL, etc for artwork routing and briefing CMs.

  • Lead and execute all shade extension development from conceptualization to launch.

  • Support the team and overall brand with cost saving initiatives and ideas throughout the sourcing and development process

  • Review and evaluate all batch submissions, PPS, first production, and beginning/middle/end pieces against standards to identify and callout any possible quality issues for skincare and color

  • Worked collaboratively to review artwork internally before releasing to the vendors, followed by reviewing and approving physical and digital artwork proofs

  • Manage and execute all product testing including Clinical's, Consumer Perception, Long Wear, Hydration, Tool, RIPT, PCPC, Ophthalmology, etc. for skincare and color.

  • Research market and competitive trends for new ingredients, technologies, and innovations

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with package vendors and CMs

  • Coordinate all internal sample testing and feedback while ensuring deadlines are met

What will make you stand out:
  • 5+ Years of experience doing Product Development for a brand specializing in color
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers
  • Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Meticulous organization skills
  • Proficient in SmartSheets, Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer skills
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned
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    Thrive Causemetics headquarters

    Seattle, WA

    Company size

    50200 employees

    Founded

    2015

    Total raised

    $15,260,000

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