Halle Trainor

Beauty product development professional with experience across cosmetics, electrical beauty tools, accessories and packaging. Currently lead the Product Development function and a team of three, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Combine hands-on concept-to-production delivery with supplier management, commercial assessment and cross-functional leadership.

Experienced in translating consumer insights and customer briefs into commercially viable products, managing development risks and coordinating multiple launch programmes. Seeking to bring this breadth of experience to a growing beauty business with greater responsibility for innovation strategy and team development.

Product Development Manager at Wormser UK (2025-06 – Present)

• Report directly to the Managing Director, leading the Product Development function and managing a team of three, overseeing workload, priorities, development and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead the end-to-end NPD and innovation pipeline, from initial concept, trend research and product strategy through formulation, packaging development, production and launch across multiple territories.
• Manage and develop the Product Development team, providing guidance throughout the development process, allocating projects and ensuring consistently high standards of execution and delivery.
• Own critical paths, development timelines and launch readiness, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues and coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure key milestones and commercial launch dates are achieved.
• Lead relationships with global manufacturers, suppliers, customers and international partners, translating commercial and creative requirements into clear development briefs and driving projects through to successful production.
• Oversee formulation and product development, reviewing samples, performance, claims, specifications and potential formulation challenges while working closely with manufacturers to achieve the required product quality, performance and cost.
• Lead packaging development and artwork processes, working cross-functionally with Design, Brand, Marketing, Procurement and suppliers to ensure packaging delivers against aesthetic, functional, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Assess commercial viability, target costs, MOQs, manufacturing capabilities and margin considerations, using these insights to inform product development decisions and identify commercially viable opportunities.
• Partner closely with Sales, Design, Brand, Marketing and Procurement, acting as a key link between commercial, creative and technical teams to ensure products meet customer requirements while supporting wider brand and business objectives.
• Drive ongoing market, competitor and trend analysis, identifying emerging ingredients, formulations, formats, packaging innovations and consumer trends to build a commercially relevant innovation pipeline.
• Develop and present new product concepts, range extensions and innovation opportunities to senior stakeholders and customers, translating market insights into compelling and commercially viable product propositions.
• Manage multiple complex development programmes simultaneously, maintaining visibility across priorities, risks and launch requirements while ensuring projects progress efficiently from brief through to final production.
• Developed products across electrical beauty tools, accessories and cosmetics, including heated lash curlers, LED mirrors and cosmetic gift sets, coordinating supplier briefs, sample evaluation, packaging, costings and production approvals.

New Product Developer at Amelia Knight (2025-04 – 2025-06)

• Led concept-to-launch development of trend-driven cosmetics, identifying market gaps and briefing innovative formulations in collaboration with labs.
• Managed rapid timelines for “viral moment” product launches, maintaining critical path discipline to ensure timely delivery. This involved cutting the critical path down from 8 or 9 months to 3 months. This is from initial brief all the way through to customer handover date after production.
• Presented collections and seasonal launches to key retail partners, including international presentations in Dublin.
• Worked closely with regulatory and merchandising teams to align on ingredient callouts, claims, and front-of-pack messaging.
• Acted as primary liaison between labs, graphics, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on formulas, visuals, and cost targets.

Junior Product Developer at Amelia Knight (2024-04 – 2025-04)

• Supported the end-to-end development of cosmetics and skincare SKUs, interpreting retailer briefs and translating them into viable product propositions.
• Coordinated with suppliers to source components and raw materials aligned with brand positioning and margin goals.
• Collaborated with design and graphics teams on CADs, sample artwork, and digital mockups using platforms such as Opal and Dropbox.
• Tracked project progress across critical paths and worked alongside account managers to meet commercial and timeline expectations.

Regulatory Technologist / Technical Administrator at Amelia Knight (2023-07 – 2024-04)

• Ensured product compliance across global markets (UK, EU, US, South America, Australia) through rigorous documentation and formula assessments.
• Gained expertise in stability testing, safety assessments, and INCI declarations.
• Completed regulatory training to support technical excellence within NPD workflows.

Customer Advisor (No7 Skincare & Cosmetics) at Boots UK (2021-04 – 2023-07)

• Delivered expert advice on skincare routines and cosmetic products tailored to individual skin concerns and needs.
• Completed No7 Skin School certification to deepen knowledge of active ingredients, formulation, and skin biology.
• Acted as brand ambassador, maintaining high counter standards, engaging in live consultations, and driving sales through education and storytelling.

Customer Service & Production Roles at KBK Meal Prep (2019-06 – 2021-04)

• Developed strong communication and logistical skills managing product deliveries, client queries, and promotional outreach.
• Collaborated with operations and production teams to deliver high-volume outputs under tight time constraints.
• Gained early experience in project administration and supplier communications.

Sales Advisor at Tile & Bathroom Store (2015-05 – 2019-06)

• Provided tailored product recommendations and end-to-end customer support in a showroom environment.

BSc (Hons) in Design and Innovation – The Open University (2022 – 2025)

A-Levels – Wilmslow Sixth Form

GCSEs – Wilmslow High School