Senior Developer, Operations Color & Artwork, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division, L'Oreal Operations – Clark, New Jersey

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Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals, and skinbetter science, offering a range of skincare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.  

We are seeking an Senior Developer for our Operations Color & Artwork team, based in our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub for the US. As the Senior Color and Artwork developer, you will be the point person responsible for delivery of timely and cost-effective color and decoration of new product launches and maintenance of basic packaging business activities. Lead new and improved color & artwork processes that will result in effective cost reduction and harmonization programs for new or existing products. 

A Day in the Life:

• Lead Color Excellence: Oversee all color-matching activities across various materials and components to ensure aesthetic consistency and high-quality standards.
• Manage C&A Deliverables: Take full ownership of the Color & Artwork process, from receiving initial targets and technical briefs to conducting on-site press approvals and ensure the factories have approved standards prior to production
• Sustainability & Cost Optimization: Propose cost-effective decoration solutions that align with L’Oréal’s global sustainability commitments
• Timeline Creation & Management: Establish and drive project schedules, ensuring all key milestones for color and decoration are met in alignment with the broader launch milestones.
• Strategic Risk Management: Proactively identify technical risks and constraints, utilizing Risk Assessments to alert partners and implement mitigation plans.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate between Marketing, Development, Technical Packaging and suppliers on achieving desired color & artwork targets
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize color and artwork processes and improve operational flexibility, demonstrating the ability to manage complex business activities beyond technical color specs.

We Are Looking For:

• Education:  A completed Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required
• Experience: 
  • 1-3 years' experience in proven package development project work/quality experience is required
  • Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is preferred
• Travel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time)
• Proficient PC skills – Excel and PowerPoint 
• Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to deal effectively with all levels of our organization AND our suppliers.
• Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials and information.
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies in packaging.
• Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required)

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Base Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.