Make-Up Product Manager

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Chef de produit Make-Up handling marketing strategy and product development at Dries Van Noten. Collaborating with internal teams to create and launch new makeup concepts.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development of the three‑year marketing plan aligned with the House's brand codes
Create marketing concepts consistent with Dries Van Noten's brand identity
Draft, develop and follow up on formula, packaging and shade briefs
Manage product development from concept creation through launch and post‑launch monitoring
Define activation plans to support markets for launches (360°: Digital, Retail, Communications, Training) in collaboration with subject‑matter experts
Provide creative briefs to agencies for packaging, design and mockups
Coordinate with internal teams: digital, communications, retail, studio, purchasing and engineering
Optimize the existing mix (product range, assortment rationalization, price positioning, etc.)
Implement the annual marketing plan in line with brand strategy
Coordinate launches with key markets and international operational marketing
Develop tools to implement the strategy across our markets
Present the marketing plan to top management and subsidiaries
Coordinate with Fashion teams and external stakeholders (agencies)
Analyze project profitability and monitor line budgets
Conduct competitive monitoring and trend analysis, benchmark competitors and perform ad‑hoc research

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2–3 years' experience (excluding internships/apprenticeships) in makeup product development
Master's degree (Bac +5) or equivalent from a Business School, Design School, Art School or University
French and English required
Genuine sensitivity, passion and curiosity for the makeup universe; up to date with market trends
Genuine appreciation for niche brand universes
Knowledge of makeup development processes involving external and internal stakeholders
Creative, innovative and proactive profile
Entrepreneurial mindset
Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming environment
A range of learning and development opportunities
An international company with extensive growth opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

makeup product developmentmarketing plan developmentproduct launch managementcompetitive monitoringtrend analysisbudget monitoringpackaging designcreative brief developmentactivation plan definitionassortment rationalization

Soft Skills

creativityinnovationproactivityteam playerinterpersonal skillsentrepreneurial mindsetsensitivitypassion for makeupcuriositycollaboration

Certifications

Master's degreeBusiness School degreeDesign School degreeArt School degreeUniversity degree