Product Development Manager
Product Development ManagerLocation: Costa Mesa, California. We prefer in-person candidates. Hybrid may be considered for qualified candidates located further away from our offices.About the RoleDo you obsess over what's trending in personal care, constantly testing new products just to stay in the know? Do you find yourself wandering the beauty aisles of Target, Ulta, and Whole Foods, studying the 4 P's of every competitor on the shelf? Do you love the rush of seeing an idea you sketched out on a Tuesday hit store shelves 3 to 4 months later?If that sounds like you, keep reading.We're looking for a Product Development Manager with at least 5 years of experience in consumer goods (beauty strongly preferred) who understands the full product lifecycle inside and out, from competitive analysis, costing, and sourcing, to internal and supplier briefing, negotiation, art direction, marketing callouts and hierarchy, artwork proofing, and project management.This isn't a traditional corporate PD role. We move fast, we bet on great ideas, and we ship. Since we're a lean team, you'll get the chance to wear many hats and take real ownership of your products from concept to shelf across haircare, skincare, and body care. You'll work closely with marketing, sales, operations, design, and our manufacturing partners to bring winning products to life.The ideal candidate is equal parts trend spotter and operator: someone with the taste to know what's next, and the discipline to flawlessly manage timelines, costing, testing, packaging, and launch readiness.About usFounded in Southern California in 2004, Bio Creative Labs (BCL) creates clean, plant-powered hair, skin, and body-care products designed to support a healthier, more intentional lifestyle. Our brands, including Petal Fresh and Be Care Love, are sold in over 70 countries across retail and professional channels. We’re a mission-driven company that moves quickly, values integrity, and cares deeply about how our products are made and how our partnerships are built.Key ResponsibilitiesInnovation & IdeationIdentify trends, whitespace opportunities, and line extension ideas across both branded and off-price product developmentContinuously generate commercially viable ideas across categories and channelsDevelop product briefs for formulas, packaging, claims, and positioningProduct Development & ExecutionLead new product launches from concept to shelf across multiple brandsManage timelines, sample testing, revisions, and launch readinessOversee artwork proofing, art direction, and marketing callouts and hierarchyApply a working knowledge of printing processes and vessel decoration to ensure packaging executes as designedSourcing & Supplier ManagementManage supplier communication, costing, MOQ, and production timelinesNegotiate with vendors and manufacturing partners to hit cost and quality targetsBe available around the clock when overseas issues arise at the factory, including virtual press checks across time zonesTechnical & Regulatory FluencyMaintain a solid understanding of cosmetic ingredients, regulations, and beauty industry standardsEnsure formulas and claims align with regulatory requirements and brand positioningCross Functional Collaboration & ToolsPartner with sourcing, sales, marketing, and design teams to execute quicklyAlign closely with internal stakeholders on briefs, positioning, and launch plansActively explore and adopt AI tools to streamline workflows and increase team outputExperience5+ years of beauty or personal care product development experienceProven success launching products to retail marketStrong understanding of packaging, formulas, claims, and supplier managementHighly organized with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyEntrepreneurial mindset with strong taste level and speed of executionHaircare and skincare experience strongly preferredExperience with mass, natural, or off-price retail is a plusWhy this RoleHigh ownership and visibility across multiple growing brandsOpportunity to create products that reach major retailers around the globeDirect impact on company growth and innovation pipelineFast moving environment where strong ideas get executed quicklyClear path for advancement based on results