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Product Development Specialist / Manager, SHISEIDO Global…
Product Development Specialist / Manager, SHISEIDO Global Brand Unit
This job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
30/07/2026
Tokyo
On-site
Fixed Hours
Full-time (Seishain)
EN: BusinessJP: Business
Job Description
Lead profitable growth as the largest prestige brand bearing the company name. As a holistic beauty brand, enhance brand equity and expand loyal customers through the creation of new value that contributes to a beautiful lifestyle culture. Based on the mid-term strategy of the SHISEIDO brand, promote the planning of innovative and high-value-added new products, as well as rebranding strategies and plans related to the enhancement of existing products. Role: Development responsible (skincare, makeup, sun care, holistic care, etc.) Based on the brand's mid-term plan, achieve brand equity improvement and expansion of brand users through the development of unique new value that transcends existing frameworks and the enhancement of information on existing products. Product planning: Create innovative ideas while understanding market conditions and challenges through research, and make logical proposals that take into account business perspectives. Information development: Develop attractive and consumer-facing information with competitive advantages for global consumers with diverse needs, regardless of new or existing products. Understand global regulations and develop appealing information in English as the basic language. Time management and operations: Understand the basic product development process and promote it according to plan. Even in the event of unforeseen circumstances, address issues while drawing cooperation from related departments. Propose improvements to work productivity. Collaboration: Build healthy collaborative relationships within the business unit, related departments, and regions, mobilize multiple related departments, and achieve goals.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience in product planning and marketing in the cosmetics field (3 years or more), or experience in product planning and marketing in the wellness/sports/beauty and health equipment fields (3 years or more)
- Possess both creativity and a business perspective
- Highly attuned to market trends in the global beauty and wellness industry and able to reflect them in work
- Possess a spirit of challenge, curiosity, speed, and agility, and be able to act with a positive speak-up mindset while respecting others
- Communication skills in Japanese. A TOEIC score of 730 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency is preferred.
Preferred Requirements
- Strong interest and passion for cosmetics
- Willing to engage in product planning with commitment and determination
- Logical thinking skills
- High communication skills to involve stakeholders and promote projects
Benefits
- Opportunity to be involved in the "Monozukuri (product development)" of a global prestige brand originating from Japan.
- Learning the fundamentals of brand marketing in the BtoC/cosmetics business.
- Engaging in all processes from the creation of products you have planned to their delivery to customers not only in Japan but around the world.
Shiseido
