New Product Development Manager
Kimirica
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
JOB DESCRIPTION | MANAGER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Designation: Manager – New Product Development
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Work Mode: Full-time, On-site
Experience: 5+ Years
Brand: Kimirica | Luxury D2C Beauty & Personal Care
Website: https://www.kimirica.shop/
ROLE SUMMARYKimirica is a luxury D2C brand across Bath & Body, Skincare, Fragrances, Home Fragrance and Gifting. We are looking for a Manager – New Product Development to manage the end-to-end NPD lifecycle from product ideation and formulation to sampling, packaging and commercial launch.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive end-to-end NPD from concept, formulation and sampling to final product launch.
- Identify market trends, consumer needs and new product opportunities across beauty, personal care and fragrance.
- Coordinate with R&D, formulators, manufacturers and packaging vendors for product development.
- Manage packaging, artwork, BOM, costing, MOQ and commercial feasibility.
- Ensure quality, testing, documentation and regulatory requirements are completed before launch.
- Work with Design, Procurement, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely product launches.
KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in NPD / Product Development, preferably in Beauty, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Fragrance, FMCG or D2C.
- Degree in Cosmetic Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, FMCG or a related field.
- Strong understanding of formulation, packaging, costing, vendor management and product development.
- Strong project management, coordination and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple NPD projects and timelines independently.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to work on products for a fast-growing luxury D2C brand.
- Hands-on exposure across Beauty, Personal Care, Fragrance and Gifting categories.
- Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and external development partners.
To Apply: Share your CV at abhishek.mishra@kimirica.shop
Subject: Application – Manager NPD | Indore