Job Description
The Company
Skin Rocks Limited, founded by Caroline Hirons, is a skincare company underpinned by education, authenticity, and authority. Team Skin Rocks is a powerhouse business with an ever-growing portfolio of projects and campaigns that celebrates and showcases every facet of skincare.
The Role
The NPD Manager will play a key role in the NPD team. Having worked in personal care development previously, she/he/they will be enthused by skincare and have a keen interest in working on products from ideation to production.
Responsibilities
* Lead the NPD & EPD day-to-day product development from concept creation to production, working closely with Head of Product.
* Compile formulation briefs and direct third-party R&D departments through to final approval.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with key suppliers including packaging and manufacturing partners.
* Create & manage CPAs, inclusive of lead times and manage third parties to ensure timely product delivery.
* Manage all development sampling, inclusive of formula testing panels and clinical samples and partake in submission reviews with the Head of Product.
* Monitor development testing with labs/manufacturers, ensuring reports are received and reviewed in a timely manner.
* Manage packaging sourcing, feeding into the COG/MOQ management of NPD products.
* Work with the Head of Product on COGs, negotiating with suppliers where appropriate.
* Update and oversee relevant NPD development trackers as part of development project management.
* Organise the internal testing panel for new developments (including distribution of samples, monitoring and presenting responses) to inform NPD.
* Lead on NPD communication with the Design Team to facilitate packaging design and artwork completion, including reviewing of artwork and managing submissions with relevant 3rd parties.
* Manage SKU codes & barcode creation and maintenance.
* Working with the Regulatory & Compliance Officer, ensure sample requirements are met in line with the CPA.
* Support Head of Product with market analyses to inform new projects/ developments.
* Create and update artwork content trackers with required information alongside Regulatory & Compliance Officer.
* Work closely with Operations & Marketing teams to ensure timings/department requirements are met.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Extensive experience in a key NPD role within the beauty industry.
* Experience of complex cosmetic product & packaging developments
* Previous experience in the premium skincare market is preferable.
* Proactive with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
* Have good market knowledge with a passion for skincare.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle competing priorities
* Have proven problem solving skills.
* Good communication skills required for liaising with both internal and external teams.
* Strong analytical skills, proactive approach to anticipate issues and provide solutions.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Annual Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
Skin Rocks operates on a fully inclusive hiring policy, without exceptions. Our one prerequisite is that you are the best at what you do.
Employee Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Annual discretionary bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Private medical membership.
* Life insurance.
* Staff discounts.
* Product allocation / gifting.
* Enhanced parental leave policies.
* Wellbeing support.
* Training and development support.
Full benefit details and eligibility criteria, available upon joining.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: