HireFT
Browse JobsHow it worksPricingAboutSuccess Stories
    Back to jobs
    SO

    Sol de Janeiro

    Beauty and Personal Care

    Manager, Package Development

    New York Metropolitan, United StatesHybridFull-time5+ yrs experience$100k – $120k / yearPosted 4h ago
    All Sol de Janeiro jobs

    Job description

    Our Story

    Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. 

    Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

    What You’ll Do

    The Manager, Package Development is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving packaging development for the body, hair, and lip categories from concept through commercialization. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative, high-quality, and scalable packaging solutions that meet brand, cost, supply chain, and sustainability goals.  In addition to leading new development projects, this role will support selected technical transfers, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    What You’ll Be Working On

    • Lead end-to-end packaging development for new product launches from feasibility through commercialization
    • Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
    • Support risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations to support project decision-making
    • Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation to ensure robust execution and launch readiness
    • Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed
    • Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of packaging-related issues
    • Support ESG-related initiatives within Package Development, including sustainability improvements, material optimization, and data gathering for EPR reporting
    • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across processes, testing standards, supplier strategies, and cost-savings initiatives
    • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align technical requirements, testing, and execution
    • Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, speed-to-market, technical rigor, and sustainability outcomes

    Must Haves

    • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
    • 5+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for experience in the body care, hair, and/or lip categories
    • Proven experience leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization
    • Strong understanding of packaging materials, componentry, testing, and supplier capabilities
    • Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers
    • Exposure to sustainability or ESG initiatives preferred

    How You’ll Know You’re a Fit

    • Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Clear, confident communicator who can influence without direct authority
    • High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
    • Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across functions
    • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing speed with rigor

    #LI-Hybrid

    Salary Range
    $100,000—$120,000 USD

    Why Sol de Janeiro?

    • Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
    • Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
    • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
    • The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

    The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

    Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [email protected].

    https://soldejaneiro.com/pages/privacy-policy-sol-de-janeiro

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

    Open job posting
    SO

    About the company

    Sol de Janeiro

    Sol de Janeiro is a beauty brand known for its Brazilian-inspired, sensorial products. They focus on creating joyful and effective skincare and body care items.

    View all Sol de Janeiro jobs
    Industry
    Beauty and Personal Care
    Open roles
    27

    Interested in this role?

    Apply with HireFT

    Free to start — no card required.

    Your fit

    How well do you match?

    Sign in to see how your résumé lines up with this role.