Le Labo fragrances was born in Grasse (France), raised in New York (USA) and offers artisanal genderless scented creations (fine perfumery, home fragrance as well as formulas for body, hair, and face). Le Labo stands for "the lab" in French: Each of our boutique’s function like an open laboratory designed as an entertainment park for the senses where people can take the time to smell and touch raw ingredients in order to awaken their olfactory system and trigger emotions. We freshly hand-blend our fragrances on site, to the order and each label is personalized with the date and place of the formulation as well as a message chosen by our client. Creating soulful Beauty with Care through our craft of slow perfumery is the heartbeat of our company. We work with a community of craftspeople who shape our world: the flower harvesters, the local family farms, the candle hand-pourers, the reclaimed wood artisans, the lab technicians etc.  

Joining Le Labo means joining a scented Revolution initiated more than 15 years ago as the antidote to mainstream fragrances and conventional marketing approaches. Being able to nurture our "small" roots and artisanal ethos while scaling our actions to become "big" and reach more people is our current balancing act for which we need support. Check out our manifesto online if you are intrigued, and please only engage if you truly connect with it. 

JOB SUMMARY

Le Labo is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Product Development team. In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of product development as well as various aspects of packaging. Your central goal is to liase with the Product Development and the Packaging Development team to support the Director on Fine Fragrance, Home, and lifestyle categories, including Oddities, Devices, Gifting & Collateral. Your duties will include project management and development across these launches, researching, tracking, and curating samples. Our ideal candidate is someone with experience in Product Development and Packaging. In addition to being detailed oriented, you will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. 

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support to execute all stages of product development from initiation through launch for new innovations for our Lifestyle Category, inclusive of Home, Devices, Gifting, and Collateral.  

• Project Manage Fine Fragrances once they are approved by the brand and added to the Marketing Calendar.  

• Track, review and re-direct submissions until desired attributes and performance are achieved from lab through first production. Align with PD Director and PD Lead. 

• Issue approvals accordingly to cross functional teams. 

• Work with Product Development and Packaging teams to maintain unit tool and production standards. 

• Support with tracking critical milestones for packaging testing that impacts formula development. 

• Partner with development teams to track required comps and facilitate timely delivery of final samples to Creative and Education teams. 

• Support to prepare for presentations and request samples as needed. 

• Attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings with cross functional partners, including ELC R&D, ELC Business Continuity Team, GSR & GBSC, and Marketing. 

• Maintains Creation Folders in SharePoint to include all relevant creation information through development (creation briefs, creations information, and claims). 

• Participate in brainstorming of new concepts and create mock-ups and comps of concepts being explored by the team. 

• Attend trend presentations and industry events.

CHAMPION AND STEWARD, LE LABO VALUES

• Commit to broader responsibility & accountability for sustainability, diversity & inclusion while staying true to the Le Labo mission.

• Demonstrate kindness and respect, empathy, inclusion, and humility, and ensure these are at the core of all interactions. 

• Embody the values of the manifesto through our actions, and drive accountability for contributing to the growing internal culture of Le Labor. 

• Create value and positive impact across all elements of our Brand, operations, teams, partners, and the broader world. 

• Exude passion for Le Labo and deeply appreciate, understand the Brand DNA.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience within Product Development, lifestyle brand preferred.  

• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills with a sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with a high level of detail. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with technical packaging personnel as well as Marketing, Operations, R&D, and Education. 

• Team player who can wear different hats, “No task too big or too small” attitude, solution oriented. 

• Flexible, positive, and enthusiastic; able to work efficiently and develop trusted relationships with different personalities, teams, and vendors. 

• Must have the potential to assume increased responsibility. 

• Must be proficient with MAC OS and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.