Aesop Hiring for Product Development Manager at Greater Melbourne Area Full Time

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are collectively committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a creative, thoughtful and meticulous Product Development Manager to join Aesop on an initial 12 month Max-Term Contract. ing to the Senior Manager-Product Development, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development of new products in line with Aesop’s philosophy, product principles and positioning.

Working on a variety of projects and categories with an emphasis on Design Objects and Gifting, you will be responsible for the development and management of products through the stages of an established New Product Development (NPD) process. With a focus on leading conversation around product design and ensuring Aesop aesthetic, your previous experience in design engineering and high creative acuity will help you partner with both internal and external product designers and studios to deliver fitting products of exceptional quality.

Working closely with the relevant Product Category Manager/s and the Senior Manager-Product Development, you will effectively coordinate several business functions (including Creative, R&D, Packaging, Compliance and Supply Chain) to ensure the on-time delivery of all projects. A balanced creative and analytical thinker, your ability to capture creative ideas and translate them into robust project timelines will underpin your success in this role.

A global role with remit across Asia, ANZ, Europe and Americas, this requires flexibility in working hours/arrangements to accommodate the need for regular regional/global meetings within and across time zones.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong demonstrated experience in Product Engineering, Product Development or Project Management (Consumer goods experience highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualification in Design, Business, Engineering or an equivalent field
• Capable of creating and editing technical drawings of designed Objects
• Strong/Proven project management and organisational skills;
• Experience in New Product Development and/or Innovation is mandatory;
• Design experience or creative background will be highly regarded;
• A detail orientation with excellent follow through skills;
• Demonstrated ability dealing with multiple projects or tasks concurrently;
• Practical, positive attitude and adept at problem solving;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to build effective and influential relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
• Adept at creative problem solving;

What’s On Offer

At Aesop, we believe that the best people drive our business to continued success and so we take a holistic approach to employment, promoting employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering, matched giving programs.

In addition, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements (we value work-life balance)
• Flexible Fridays (summer hours)
• Generous product discount of up to 50% & complimentary product allocation
• Hybrid work model, we balance office-based in-person collaboration with remote working
• Team lunches, sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
• Parental leave and vaccination leave
• Individual training budget – strong focus on Learning and Development – access to the entire LinkedIn training library suite, and funded training programs
• Home office set-up reimbursements
• Short term incentive bonus programs to reward performance for applicable roles
• Access to Employee Assistance Program along with other wellbeing offerings including a complimentary Headspace subscription

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation.