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Product Design and Development Manager - FTC

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £350 - £400 per day
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 8 days ago

  • Sector: Creative Services
  • Type: office-based
  • Contact: Suzanne Boast
  • Contact Email: suzanne.boast@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 5 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 17 July 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112206

We are working with a leading global entertainment company who are looking for a Senior Product Design Manager to lead the end-to-end design and development of health & beauty products across the EMEA region.

This is a fixed term contract with an ASAP start so we are looking for candidates who are available immediately

Please note this is also office based 4 days a week (1 wfh) so candidates must be able to travel into London.

This role is pivotal in shaping innovative, trend-led products that are both brand-appropriate and commercially successful.

You will manage the full creative process-from concept creation and pitching to approval and production-while collaborating closely with internal teams, retailers, and external partners. This is a high-impact role that combines creative vision, strategic thinking, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creative direction, design, and development of all health & beauty products within the EMEA region

  • Manage product approval workflows and ensure timely execution from concept to shelf

  • Collaborate with licensees, retailers, and partners to drive innovation and ensure brand alignment

  • Provide trend insights, host ideation sessions, and develop category-specific assets

  • Oversee a creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship

  • Stay ahead of health & beauty trends and consumer behaviours to inform creative strategies

  • Ensure products meet brand guidelines and adhere to industry standards and approval processes

What We're Looking For:

  • Degree in design, product development, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

  • Strong background in FMCG or consumer product design; packaging experience is a plus

  • Experience working with large-scale retailers and international partners

  • Proven ability to lead creative teams and manage stakeholder relationships

  • Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and commercialisation process

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and creative professional to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.