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.

• 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 resonate with our customers and deliver business value
• Own the product innovation roadmap, prioritizing projects based on strategic fit, financial opportunity, and brand relevance
• Collaborate with labs and manufacturers in Korea on formulation, packaging, pricing, and timelines
• Optimize development costs, packaging decisions, and formulation trade-offs to meet target margins and pricing strategy
• Drive collaboration across Brand, Marketing, Operations, Design, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure smooth execution
• Champion sustainability and embed eco-friendly, clean beauty practices into every stage of development
• Ensure compliance with EU cosmetic regulations, managing testing, documentation, and certifications
• Build, lead, and mentor a small team of product developers and technical experts
• Oversee timelines, budgets, risks, and resource allocation to ensure high-quality launches
• Partner with leadership on pricing, go-to-market strategy, and demand forecasting