Product Developer, Make-up

Job Description

New Guards Group is the home to 10 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony, Ambush and There Was One. We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick. Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy. We're redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared. Where others see limits, we see goals.MANINOur monumental office in Via Manin is where NGG was born. It is home to the creative, product and production functions of all the NGG brands. Here you will absorb the essence of the NGG DNA and feel the creative input for all cross-category collections. THE ROLENew Guards Group is looking for a Product Developer to join the Beauty Business Unit and to oversee the development of the Beauty collection from initial concept to final product.You will report to the Beauty Business Unit Director and ensure all products meet cost quality and brand goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage all activities related to the development process of new products, from concept to worldwide market launches
• Budget management and target costs for Make up projects;
• Proactively manage timings and schedule preparation monitoring product development/production retroplanning for formulas development, packaging and production;
• Create and define the merchandising and pricing strategy relating to the Make up category;
• Market research and analysis of competitors;
• Provide qualitative and quantitative consumer insights to support the development of make up strategy;
• Analyze the evolution of the market and competitors to identify the opportunity of new product launches.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to update them on trends, competitors and market opportunities.
• Trait d’union with creative directors & brand talents for the coordination and development of the creative briefs

WHO YOU ARE

• 6+ years experience in a similar role preferably in a luxury beauty brand
• Fluent in English written and spoken – this is mandatory and will be tested in the interview process
• Good knowledge and use of Adobe package, in particular InDesign and Illustrato
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to manage stress and pay close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep to strict deadlines
• Team player who is willing to work in a fast paced ever changing environment

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

New Guards Group is looking for a Product Developer to join the Beauty Business Unit and to oversee the development of the Beauty collection from initial concept to final product.You will report to the Beauty Business Unit Director and ensure all products meet cost quality and brand goals.