Honasa Consumer Limited (HCL) is the fastest-growing Beauty & Personal Care house of brands, creating the FMCG conglomerate of the future. Built on the values of Honesty, Natural ingredients, and Safe care, HCL addresses the needs of consumers through innovative products, evolved propositions, direct-to-consumer marketing, and e-commerce fulfillment. With brands like Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and BBlunt, HCL currently serves over 500 cities across India, building an ecosystem that benefits both consumers and the community at large. The company is backed by leading investors such as Sequoia Capital India, Sofina SA, Fireside Ventures, and Stellaris Venture Partners. Location: Gurgaon Brands: Staze (Makeup) | Lumineve (Premium Night Care Skincare) Role OverviewWe are looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager – NPD to drive end-to-end product development for Staze (color cosmetics) and support innovation for Lumineve (premium night care skincare). This role demands strong execution capability, deep understanding of makeup formulations, and exposure to global vendor ecosystems. Key Responsibilities1. New Product Development Makeup (Primary – Staze)Lead end-to-end NPD for makeup products (concept to launch)Translate trends into commercially viable products (formats, textures, shades)Work closely with R&D, packaging, design, and marketing teamsBenchmark against global and domestic competitors to build differentiated offeringsEnsure timelines, cost targets, and quality benchmarks are metSkincare Support (Secondary – Lumineve)Support development of premium night care products (serums, creams, treatments)Work on ingredient storytelling aligned with global/K-beauty trendsAssist in claims, testing, and product positioning2. Vendor & Sourcing ManagementLiaise with domestic and international vendors for formulations and packagingManage vendor negotiations, sampling cycles, and commercial alignmentStrong understanding of import processes, documentation, and timelinesBuild and expand a reliable global vendor network3. Project Management & ExecutionDrive multiple launches simultaneously with strong attention to detailCoordinate cross-functional teams for smooth GTM executionTrack development timelines and proactively mitigate delays4. Quality & ComplianceEnsure products meet regulatory and internal quality standardsCoordinate stability, compatibility, and claims testing Qualifications & Experience2–3 years of experience in beauty NPD (makeup-focused)Exposure to skincare development is a plusStrong understanding of makeup textures, shades, and formatsExperience working with international vendors/imported productsKnowledge of import processes, documentation, and sourcing networksStrong project management and stakeholder coordination skills