Assistant Manager – Formulation & Development (Skincare)

Job Description: AM- Skincare Formulation R&D

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop skincare formulations, including creams, serums, lotions, gels, and other face-care products.
• Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing to ensure product quality, safety, and shelf-life requirements.
• Optimize existing formulations for sensory attributes, efficacy, stability, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate active ingredients, functional ingredients, emulsification systems, and emerging formulation technologies.
• Conduct ingredient and market research to identify new product opportunities and translate consumer needs into innovative formulations.
• Manage scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory development to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues during pilot trials and commercial production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including packaging, quality, regulatory, procurement, and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches.
• Prepare and maintain formulation records, technical documentation, specifications, and stability reports.
• Ensure formulations comply with applicable cosmetic regulations and quality standards.
• Experience: 4–8 years of hands-on R&D experience specifically in skincare formulation development.
• Candidates from premium cosmetics manufacturers, personal care FMCG companies, or D2C skincare brands are preferred.
• Strong practical experience in developing and optimizing emulsions, serums, creams, lotions, and gels.
• Exposure to pilot-scale trials, commercial manufacturing, and technology transfer is preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cosmetic Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic active ingredients, emollients, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, preservatives, and delivery systems.
• Practical understanding of emulsification systems, formulation stability, ingredient compatibility, and sensory optimization.
• Familiarity with applicable Indian and global cosmetic regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Target Profile

Education & Technical Skills

Preferred Candidate Profile A hands-on formulation scientist with strong technical expertise in skincare product development, capable of translating concepts into stable, commercially viable formulations and supporting products through scale-up and commercial launch.

About Company Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.