Sr Director of Packaging Engineering & Innovation

Innovation & Strategy

• Lead packaging innovation initiatives, identifying emerging materials, formats, and finishes aligned with a luxury positioning and sustainability goals
• Build and manage a forward-looking innovation pipeline to maintain competitive differentiation
• Partner with senior leadership to translate creative direction into manufacturable packaging solutions
• Promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the packaging function

Development Execution

• Own the full packaging development lifecycle-from concept and tooling through production and launch-across all color cosmetic categories
• Manage complex tooling programs, including injection-molded components, custom compacts, applicators, closures, and soft goods
• Oversee premium decoration processes such as stamping, UV printing, electroplating, lacquering, embossing, and specialty finishes
• Ensure all packaging meets functional, aesthetic, and regulatory requirements across global markets
• Drive timelines with accountability to support a fast-paced product launch calendar

Supplier & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build and manage relationships with strategic global packaging suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
• Lead supplier negotiations including tooling investment, lead times, quality, and capacity
• Serve as the primary packaging partner across Product Development, Creative, Operations, and Finance
• Translate creative briefs into detailed packaging specifications and production-ready solutions

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing packaging engineering team
• Establish scalable workflows, systems, and best practices to support continued growth
• Implement tracking systems for tooling, development timelines, and supplier performance across an expanding SKU portfolio

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