Product Development Specialist - Color

About the role

Join Huda Beauty’s Product Development team in Dubai to lead the end‑to‑end creation of color cosmetics. You will translate trends into innovative concepts, develop formulas, and coordinate with suppliers and cross‑functional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Identify key beauty trends and turn them into strong color concepts and mood boards.
• Manage end‑to‑end development trackers from concept through production.
• Create detailed product briefs for suppliers, including innovative ingredients and target claims.
• Lead dedicated color programs, communicating texture and shade direction to suppliers.
• Collaborate internationally with PD operations, product and brand marketing, and design teams.
• Travel to meet suppliers and conduct onsite formula approvals.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of corporate experience in beauty or a creative industry.
• Solid understanding of formulation basics and ability to assess textures, finishes and shade pay‑offs.
• Fast‑paced, self‑starter with strong attention to detail and project‑management mindset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, comfortable working with diverse nationalities.
• Passion for makeup and the beauty industry.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Photoshop (bonus).
• Canva and AI platforms for data extraction and trend forecasting.

What we offer

• Monthly “Self Love Days” at company discretion.
• Premium medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents.
• Monthly coaching sessions with an in‑house Success Coach.
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products.
• Quarterly product gifting.