Product Developer [CDI]

Typology is the first skincare brand launched by Good Brands, an ambitious project to build a new generation of digital first consumer brands. Founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Ning Li, Typology became the #1 selling skincare brand online in France and operates also in Germany, the USA and Japan.

Location: Paris (11e arrondissement)

Mission

At Typology, our product roadmap remains deliberately open. We are seeking a Product Developer – Tinted Skincare, SPF & Haircare to shape and expand these categories from formulation to launch and own their performance over time. You will translate customer needs, scientific insights and ingredient opportunities into products that meet our standards: minimal formulas, proven efficacy and complete transparency on every ingredient.

Responsibilities

• Concept development : Build new product concepts based on market analysis, trend research, and portfolio performance data.
• Product development : Lead end-to-end product development in collaboration with R&D, laboratories, and suppliers, from formula development to packaging design and production follow-up.
• Supplier management : Manage relationships with laboratories, packaging, and raw material suppliers, ensuring quality, timelines, and cost targets are met.
• Content : Write product pages and editorial advice articles in line with Typology's scientific positioning.
• Performance monitoring : Track post-launch performance and iterate based on data and customer feedback.
• Go-to-market : Coordinate the 360° launch plan with press, influence, acquisition, digital merchandising, and customer support teams.

Key Results

• New product concepts launched on time and within scope.
• Product page quality and conversion metrics meeting defined targets.
• Supplier and development timelines respected across active projects.
• Post-launch performance reviewed regularly with clear action plans.
• Customer satisfaction maintained or improved for managed categories.

Specific skills

• Product development : 3–5 years of experience in cosmetic product development, with a strong understanding of the full development process from concept to launch.
• Concept creation : ability to translate market trends and data into commercially viable product ideas.
• Project management : structured and autonomous, able to drive complex multi-stakeholder projects end to end.
• Performance & analytics : comfortable analyzing product performance, customer feedback, and key KPIs to inform product decisions and optimize launches
• Attention to detail : rigorous, with a strong focus on quality and customer experience at every stage.
• Communication & negotiation : solid interpersonal skills and experience managing suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Profil

Candidates may come from a strong first role with a proven track record of product launches, or from two complementary experiences demonstrating increasing ownership in development projects.

You are hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with real ownership. You can move seamlessly from a development brief to a cross-functional launch plan while keeping the end customer in mind.

Diversity is the engine of our innovation. We build a culture where difference is valued. These are the principles that guide the way we build our teams, train our leaders, and create a business that's right for everyone who's a part of it.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to each candidate due to the large number of applications received. We come back to candidates whose qualifications best meet our roles - Consult our personal data protection policy for candidates.

We consider our board members to be full team members. The board is currently composed of Ning Li, Rodolphe Menegaux and Jeremy Uzan. The observer members are Michael Stothard and Marc Simoncini.