Head of Product Development

**About Yepoda**:
At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe - without compromising our values, quality, and sustainability. All our products are vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted from the best natural and active ingredients. Our aim is to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and enjoyable.

Founded in 2020, Yepoda is based in the heart of Berlin and is powered by over 90 brilliant individuals from around the globe who are actively writing our story.

We're looking for a **Head of Product Development** who will lead the creation, development, and successful market launch of our K-beauty-inspired skincare products. Based in Berlin and working closely with our Korean partners, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Yepoda’s product pipeline — combining innovation, brand fit, and commercial success in every formula.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead the full end-to-end product development process — from concept and formulation to production, compliance, and launch.
- Translate global trends and K-beauty innovation into product ideas that speak to our customers and deliver strong business value.
- Own the product innovation roadmap, prioritizing projects based on strategic fit, financial opportunity, and brand relevance.
- Collaborate closely with labs and manufacturers in Korea, aligning on formulation, packaging, pricing, and timelines.
- Optimize development costs, packaging decisions, and formulation trade-offs to hit target margins and pricing strategy.
- Drive collaboration across teams — Brand, Marketing, Operations, Design, Regulatory, and Quality — to ensure smooth execution.
- Champion sustainability and ensure eco-friendly, clean beauty practices are embedded across every stage of development.
- Ensure compliance with EU cosmetic regulations, managing testing, documentation, and certifications.
- Build, lead, and mentor a small but mighty team of product developers and technical experts.
- Oversee all project timelines, budgets, risks, and resource allocation to ensure timely, high-quality launches.
- Partner with leadership on pricing, go-to-market strategy, and demand forecasting.

**What You Bring**:

- Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Product Development, or a related field.
- 5-7+ years of experience in skincare or cosmetics development, including 3+ years in a leadership or Head of role.
- Deep knowledge of K-beauty trends, formulation processes, and skincare innovation.
- Proven track record of launching successful skincare products in EU markets.
- Experience working directly with Korean suppliers and manufacturers.
- Strong commercial mindset — you're comfortable negotiating, cost-optimizing, and contributing to pricing and margin decisions.
- Highly organised and execution-focused, with excellent project management and leadership skills.
- Proficient in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluent in English; Korean language skills are a strong plus.
- Passionate about sustainability, clean beauty, and creating best-in-class skincare.

**What We Offer**:

- A dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with passionate and creative colleagues.
- Real ownership from day one — your ideas will directly shape our brand.
- A beautiful office space in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg, dog-friendly and stocked with snacks.
- A hybrid work model for the best of flexibility and in-person collaboration.
- A supportive, international team with flat hierarchies and an open culture.
- Employee discounts for you, your friends, and family on all Yepoda products.
- Urban Sports Club membership and other wellness perks to support your lifestyle.

Would you like to become part of our exciting journey? We’d love to hear from you

At Yepoda, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.