Senior Innovation Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Innovation Manager Color Cosmetics plays a pivotal role in unlocking the next generation of makeup innovation for Cotys Consumer Beauty brands. Based in Shanghai this role acts as a creative bridge between Asias most advanced ThirdParty Manufacturers (TPMs) and our global brand teamstransforming emerging textures sensorial formats and regional trends into compelling consumerfirst innovations.

Success means surfacing disruptive ideas leading cocreation with top Asian labs and shaping prototypes that inspire our global teams while accelerating our color cosmetics pipeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation Strategy & Pipeline Development

- Scout evaluate and champion cuttingedge formula technologies textures and application concepts emerging from Asia.

- Shape a 35 year external innovation pipeline aligned to Cotys color cosmetics ambitions across Face Eyes and Lips.

- Convert consumer insights and competitive landscape learnings into new opportunity spaces and creative concept briefs.

CoCreation & Product Development

- Partner closely with leading Asiabased ThirdParty Manufacturers (TPMs) to cocreate breakthrough prototypes and newtoCoty technologies.

- Drive creative iteration cyclesexploring textures sensoriality color payoffs and experiential elements that resonate globally.

- Ensure prototypes meet brand expectations for performance claims relevance and feasibility.

- Bring forward bold inspiring ideas that help shape storytelling and future pipeline direction.

CrossFunctional Leadership

- Act as the innovation connector between TPMs global R&D Marketing Procurement Regulatory and Supply.

- Bring clarity and creative insight to crossfunctional partners during evaluations pilot testing and early brand alignment.

- Help translate technical concepts into inspiring narratives for nontechnical stakeholders.

Trend & Market Intelligence

- Proactively monitor Asiabased beauty trends formats application techniques textures pigments and finishes.

- Represent Coty at key regional industry events such as MakeUp in Shanghai CBE Shanghai Cosmoprof Asia and other relevant Asian trade shows.

- Provide ongoing insight into emerging KBeauty JBeauty and CBeauty signals that can influence global innovation strategy.

Project Management & Execution

- Manage multiple innovation workstreams in parallel from scouting through prototype cocreation and early brand reviews.

- Ensure strong communication flow clear next steps and wellstructured updates for stakeholders.

- Maintain creative energy pace and momentum across projects to ensure inspiration translates into actionable innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

- Bachelors or Masters degree (BA BS MBA or equivalent) in any discipline.

- 58 years of experience in beauty innovation product development color cosmetics brand development or a related creative field.

- Strong understanding of makeup products textures finishes consumer sensorial preferences and global category dynamics.

- Demonstrated ability to work crossfunctionally and influence in a matrixed multicultural environment.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to turn technical development into clear compelling concepts.

- Technical analytical skills including proficiency in Excel PowerPoint Outlook and other applications as needed.

- Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred.

Preferred

- Experience working with Asiabased ThirdParty Manufacturers (TPMs) or external labs.

- Knowledge of regional beauty trends across CBeauty KBeauty and JBeauty.

- Practical experience as a Makeup Artist Makeup Influencer or handson creator with deep understanding of application techniques and consumerfacing storytelling.

WHAT WE OFFER

- A frontrow seat to Asias fastestmoving beauty innovation ecosystem.

- The opportunity to cocreate with worldclass TPMs and influence Cotys global color cosmetics pipeline.

- A highly creative fastpaced environment that rewards curiosity and experimentation.

- Global exposure and strong development opportunities within Cotys Innovation and R&D network.

ABOUT YOU

- Deep passion for makeup creativity and product experimentation.

- Hypercurious about textures finishes pigments trends and emerging formats.

- Strong aesthetic sense and ability to recognize what will resonate with consumers.

- A connector who can inspire others build strong relationships and turn insights into action.

- Entrepreneurial agile and energized by rapid testing iteration and cocreation.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the worlds largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance color cosmetics skincare and body care. At Coty we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

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