Global Innovation Specialist - Make-up at Avon… · Stanford…

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type Permanent

What you'll be doing: As a Global Innovation Specialist, you’ll be part of the team shaping the future of beauty at Avon. You’ll play a key role in bringing breakthrough make‑up innovations to market by working closely with chemists, technical experts, designers, engineers, and brand teams around the world. You’ll guide products through the innovation and NPD process from concept to launch, ensuring projects stay on track, meet quality standards, and deliver exciting consumer experiences. You’ll balance creativity with commercial thinking, using insight and data to help turn ideas into successful global launches.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing new make‑up products and launches aligned to brand and category strategies.
• Driving innovation projects through the NPD process, tracking milestones, timelines, and costs.
• Working with suppliers to explore new technologies, formulas, and trends to raise quality and performance.
• Analysing market, consumer, competitor, financial, and research data to inform product decisions.
• Partnering with cluster and brand teams to secure buy‑in, forecasts, and market alignment.
• Supporting portfolio planning by recommending launch priorities, deletions, and market rollouts.
• Conducting competitor analysis and market deep dives to protect and grow brand share.
• Collaborating across the global matrix to continuously improve innovation capabilities and execution.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a marketing or innovation role, ideally within new product development.
• A degree (or equivalent) in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and time‑management skills.
• Confidence working with data and translating insights into clear recommendations.
• Interest or experience in beauty or make‑up categories.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and strong skills in Microsoft Office tools.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us. #Avon