Unilever Careers: Cosmetics Designer R&D Job | MSc Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for an exciting R&D job in Mumbai with a global FMCG leader? This opportunity at Unilever is part of growing Unilever Careers, offering a dynamic role as a LAKME Color Cosmetics R&D Designer. If you are an experienced cosmetics designer or searching for an MSc Chemistry job in formulation development, this full-time position in Mumbai could be your next big breakthrough in beauty innovation.
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading FMCG companies, operating across beauty, personal care, home care, and nutrition categories. Through expanding Unilever Careers, the company offers exceptional growth opportunities in innovation, sustainability, and Research & Development. For professionals seeking an R&D job, working as a cosmetics designer, or pursuing an MSc Chemistry job in formulation science, Unilever provides global exposure, leadership development, and a purpose-driven culture that supports long-term career advancement.
- Job Title: LAKME Color Cosmetics R&D Designer
- Location: Mumbai HURC
Responsibilities
- Carry out a holistic end-to-end product design role, working in all aspects of product development, from formulation design to scale up for manufacturing: Build-Scaleup-Own
- Work with the Brand and Category design teams to develop and land innovations and new technologies, and formats in India and emerging market opportunities
- Design and implement new projects for quick innovations, including work with global 3rd party across Europe, Asia, and India
- Opportunity to lead projects as a Design Project Leader, extending the end-to-end experience to incorporate the development and delivery of the product story and claims
- Deliver cost-effective formulations and processing optimization activities
- Design “Trend Innovations” to befit the bi-annual Lakme Fashion Week
Job Role
The individual with the right profile for this role:
- You’re a great translator: Must be able to translate the marketing ambitions and consumer expectations into products that delight and bring growth to the company
- You love to win and have fun doing it: A passion for success is a must. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects
- You have a special ability to connect people: you can connect people from different functions and have a great ability to talk about technical challenges in an easy engaging way.
Requirements
- At least 2-5 years relevant experience in formulation and or processing development of colour cosmetics
- Postgraduate in Pharmacy (M. Pharm)/Chemistry/ Cosmetic Technology — ideal for candidates seeking an MSc Chemistry job
- Fair understanding of ingredient chemistry, understanding of new product design, and processing of Cosmetic products with core experience & expertise in Colors Cosmetic formulation development
- Skilled and comfortable working in a digital environment
- A creative, logical, and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in priorities
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to communicate complex engineering and design principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions
