Manager, Package Development

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 TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 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 body, hair, and lip categories 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 development projects, this role will support selected technical transfers, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Be Working On
Lead end-to-end packaging development for new product launches from feasibility through commercialization
Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives
Support 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
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+ years of packaging development experience, with strong preference for experience in the body care, hair, and/or lip categories
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
How You’ll Know You’re a Fit
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