Senior Innovation Manager (Marketing)

TL;DR

Senior Innovation Manager (Marketing): Developing the next generation of makeup innovations for Consumer Beauty brands with an accent on bridging Asian TPMs and global brand teams. Focus on scouting disruptive technologies, leading co-creation with Asian labs, and shaping prototypes for the global color cosmetics pipeline.

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest beauty companies specializing in fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care.

What you will do

• Scout and champion cutting-edge formula technologies, textures, and application concepts emerging from Asia.
• Shape a 3–5 year external innovation pipeline for Face, Eyes, and Lips categories aligned with global ambitions.
• Partner with leading Asia-based Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs) to co-create breakthrough prototypes.
• Monitor K-Beauty, J-Beauty, and C-Beauty signals to influence global innovation strategy and storytelling.
• Act as the primary connector between TPMs, global R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Regulatory teams.
• Manage multiple innovation workstreams from initial scouting through prototype brand reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline.
• 5–8+ years of experience in beauty innovation, product development, or color cosmetics.
• Fluent English; Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of makeup textures, finishes, and consumer sensorial preferences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Must be based in Shanghai, China.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Asia-based Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs) or external labs.
• Practical experience as a Makeup Artist or Influencer with a deep understanding of application techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of regional beauty trends across C-Beauty, K-Beauty, and J-Beauty.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to Asia’s fastest-moving beauty innovation ecosystem.
• Opportunity to co-create with world-class TPMs and influence a global product pipeline.
• Highly creative, fast-paced environment rewarding curiosity and experimentation.
• Global exposure and professional development within hirify.global’s Innovation and R&D network.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture centered on fearless kindness.