Product Manager Packaging

Typology is the first skincare brand launched by Good Brands, an ambitious project to build a new generation of digital first consumer brands. Founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Ning Li, Typology became the #1 selling skincare brand online in France and operates also in Germany, the USA and Japan.

**Mission**

Typology is growing fast in its domestic and international markets and continues to enrich its product offer and customer experience. In this context, we are looking for a **Packaging Project Manager** to join our Product team based at our headquarters in Paris. This is a **fixed-term position to cover a maternity leave**. You will be responsible for leading the development and industrialization of packaging and gift sets, while ensuring both operational excellence and a premium unboxing experience for our customers.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage end-to-end packaging development projects (primary & secondary packaging, gift sets & advent calendar, accessories), from brief to industrialization, while meeting project timeline.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Supply Chain, Creative, Tech) and external partners (suppliers, manufacturers, agencies).
- Select and develop materials and finishes aligned with the brand's visual identity, sustainability goals, and cost constraints.
- Lead supplier relationships: sourcing, cost negotiation, follow-up of production launches, and continuous performance improvement.
- Ensure the **customer unboxing experience** reflects the brand’s premium positioning — from structure to finishings.
- Create and maintain defect libraries by typology and support quality control in development and pre-production phases.
- Investigate, document, and resolve **packaging non-conformities**, in collaboration with suppliers and internal quality teams.

**Specific Skills**
- ** Strong project management**: _able to manage multiple developments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities._
- **Team player**: _collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to align stakeholders and solve challenges collectively._
- **Supplier management**: _experienced in challenging and supporting partners while building long-term trust._
- **Problem solving & quality control**: _able to handle non-conformities, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions._
- **Negotiation skills**: _confident in managing costs and production conditions with external partners._
- **Material knowledge**: _solid understanding of sustainable and conventional materials and their behavior in use and transit._
- **Autonomous & rigorous**: _comfortable leading projects independently while keeping strong team alignment._

**Profile**
- Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging development (cosmetics, beauty, luxury, or FMCG preferred)
- **Fluent in French and English**: _essential for managing international suppliers and cross-functional collaboration_
- Experience in managing packaging non-conformities and leading quality investigations
- Strong interest in sustainable innovation and customer experience
- Previous experience in e-commerce or direct-to-consumer environments is a plus

Diversity is the engine of our innovation. We build a culture where difference is valued. These are the principles that guide the way we build our teams, train our leaders, and create a business that's right for everyone who's a part of it.

We consider our board members to be full team members. The board is currently composed of Ning Li, Rodolphe Menegaux and Jeremy Uzan. The observer members are Michael Stothard and Marc Simoncini.