Manager, Packaging Development

• Own packaging sustainability strategy, defining the standards, frameworks, and decision criteria that embed evolving regulatory, corporate, and environmental requirements into packaging development and supplier engagement.
• Lead end-to-end development, validation, and submission of annual packaging sustainability performance disclosures, ensuring accuracy, audit-readiness, and alignment with regulatory expectations while proactively identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as the sustainability subject-matter expert across the packaging development lifecycle, partnering with Supply Chain, R&D, and external suppliers to evaluate regulatory and material risks, assess trade-offs, and define mitigation strategies and alternative design pathways that balance compliance, performance, cost, and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for sustainability guidance deployment, ensuring timely, clear, and consistent communication of Regulatory and UL updates and driving cross-functional alignment on implications, timelines, and required actions.

• Support and drive engineering to understand product specifications, ingredients and packaging requirements to ensure optimal functionality and compatibility.
• Coordinate with creative & product marketing to integrate packaging designs seamlessly into Tatcha initiatives.
• Engage with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure packaging materials adhere to regulations and sustainability practices.
• Manage development with filling sites during all steps of development to ensure the most efficient packaging for filling and assembly.
• Partner with supply chain to determine best manufacturing partner for each component within each project.

• Adhere to project timelines, milestones and deliverables to effectively manage end-to-end packaging development process.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate documentation including but not limited to specifications, technical drawing, material documents, artwork, production standards and supplier communication.

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and innovative packaging solutions in the beauty and cosmetic sector.
• Research and propose new ideas for packaging concepts that differentiate Tatcha products and enhance customer engagement.

• Oversee the testing and validation process of packaging to ensure they meet quality, durability and safety standards.
• Develop in-depth assembly instructions to ensure ease of set assembly at the assembly site.
• Address any issues related to packaging functionality, aesthetics or performance and implement improvements as needed.

• 5+ years’ experience in Packaging Development, Design, or Engineering.

within the Beauty/Cosmetics or Personal Care Industry strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding the packaging regulatory, sustainability requirements, PPWR etc.
• Able to read and approve engineering drawings.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of packaging materials and processes.
• Knowledgeable of filling processes and contract manufacturing capabilities.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined individual, able to work in relative autonomy.
• Strong communication skills, to be able to deal effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage documentation, materials, and information.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• A strong analytical mindset with curiosity and ambition to learn more.
• Strong passion for the beauty industry.
• Strong PC skills; MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, CAD, SolidWorks skills as a strong plus.
• Japanese/Chinese speaking as a plus.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
• Ability to travel (domestically or internationally) when required by strategic programs.

The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000.

The exact base pay is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan based on personal performance and company results. Tatcha offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid time off, and paid holidays. #LI-BH1

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Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to include other duties as assigned by the management team.