Manager, Package Development
Preludegrowth, New York, NY, United States
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 TIME 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company 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 Fragrance category 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 fragrance development, this role will provide spillover support to other categories during periods of high workload, support selected technical transfers, and contribute to ESG- and sustainability-related initiatives across Package Development.
What You’ll Be Working On
Lead end-to-end packaging development for fragrance launches from feasibility through commercialization, serving as the primary technical owner for all relevant components
Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
Conduct 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
Provide spillover development support to other categories during peak workload periods
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
5–8+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for fragrance and/or cosmetics
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
Skills & Competencies
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 balancing speed with rigor
#LI-Hybrid
Salary Range: $125,000—$150,000 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 careers@soldejaneiro.com.
https://soldejaneiro.com/pages/privacy-policy-sol-de-janeiro
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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 TIME 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company 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 Fragrance category 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 fragrance development, this role will provide spillover support to other categories during periods of high workload, support selected technical transfers, and contribute to ESG- and sustainability-related initiatives across Package Development.
What You’ll Be Working On
Lead end-to-end packaging development for fragrance launches from feasibility through commercialization, serving as the primary technical owner for all relevant components
Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
Conduct 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
Provide spillover development support to other categories during peak workload periods
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
5–8+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for fragrance and/or cosmetics
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
Skills & Competencies
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 balancing speed with rigor
#LI-Hybrid
Salary Range: $125,000—$150,000 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 careers@soldejaneiro.com.
https://soldejaneiro.com/pages/privacy-policy-sol-de-janeiro
#J-18808-Ljbffr