Senior Product Developer

Founded in late 2016 by Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee is an Irish-born beauty brand with a global vision. Aimee, who began her journey as a makeup artist after earning a bachelor’s degree in business, spotted a gap in the market for makeup that was both easy to apply and highly effective. Combining her passion for beauty and business acumen, she launched Sculpted by Aimee to create products that simplify beauty routines without compromising results.

At the heart of Sculpted by Aimee is a commitment to empowering beauty enthusiasts with multitasking, user‑friendly products that deliver a glowing finish in five minutes or less. Our products are designed to enhance natural beauty, applying effortlessly and blending seamlessly to help our community look and feel their best. In less than eight years, Sculpted by Aimee has achieved cult status, surpassing established beauty conglomerates to become the number one mass cosmetics brand in Boots Ireland. We have expanded our presence across key retailers such as Boots and Selfridges UK, and our e‑commerce platform now serves customers in 68 countries. Our 360° omni‑channel approach includes a robust physical presence in over 500 retailers across eight countries and four flagship stores in the UK and Ireland. Our product portfolio includes over 140 makeup, skincare, and body products, all proudly certified by Leaping Bunny and recognised with 40+ industry awards.

With an extensive range of complexion products offering over 100 foundation shades, Sculpted by Aimee is dedicated to celebrating real skin and promoting minimal retouching in our social media and campaigns. Sculpted by Aimee is proud to be a Certified B Corporation®, recognising our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We believe business should be a force for good – for our employees, customers, communities, and the planet.

Due to the rapid growth of the business and the crucial role product plays within the global expansion plans, Sculpted by Aimee is looking for a Senior Product Developer to join the Product function in their next phase of exciting growth. Reporting to the pending Product Director, the Senior Product Developer is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end development of innovative skincare products, from concept through commercialisation. This role combines strong formulation expertise with cross‑functional leadership, ensuring products meet performance, regulatory, quality, cost, and timeline requirements while aligning with brand strategy and market trends.

Accountabilities Include:

• Product Development & Formulation: Lead formulation and development of skincare and skincare hybrid cosmetic products (e.g. skincare, complexion). Translate marketing briefs and consumer insights into technically viable product concepts. Develop, optimise, and scale formulations for lab, pilot, and commercial production. Evaluate raw materials for performance, stability, safety, cost, and sustainability.
• Project Leadership: Own product development timelines and deliverables from concept to launch. Act as the technical lead in cross‑functional processes. Mentor and guide junior product developers and formulators.
• Testing & Validation: Design and interpret stability, compatibility, and performance testing. Troubleshoot formulation, scale‑up, and manufacturing issues. Support claims substantiation and consumer testing as required.
• Regulatory & Quality: Ensure formulations comply with global cosmetic regulations (EU, US, UK, etc.). Collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm product safety standards are met and all supporting documentation is accurate and up to date. Support audits and technical documentation (specs, SOPs, technical files).
• Market & Innovation: Stay up to date with cosmetic trends, new technologies, and ingredient innovations. Contribute to innovation pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives. Assess competitive products and recommend technical differentiators.

To support our B Corp principles, all employees are encouraged to:

• Support sustainable business practices by minimizing waste, promoting responsible sourcing, and reducing environmental impact.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace while contributing to our community initiatives both internally and externally.
• Uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in all business practices.

Experience Needed:

• 5–10+ years of developing formulations from first principles – emulsion, daily SPF and UV Filter expertise needed.
• Proven track record of successfully launched skincare/cosmetic products to market.
• Experience working with third‑party manufacturers and suppliers.

Qualifications:

• 3rd level qualification in a scientific discipline.

Soft Skills:

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.