Product Associate Product Development/Management
About The Position
The Product Associate supports product development and product management activities within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories. The role assists with new product development, market and competitive research, retailer communication, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project execution. Responsibilities include coordinating development timelines, samples, approvals, project documentation, and product information; supporting product line extensions, updates, and portfolio maintenance; and helping move assigned projects from concept development through launch readiness. The role also conducts market research on consumer trends, competitive products, retailer activity, and industry developments; gathers customer, retailer, and market feedback; and prepares research summaries and product-planning materials. It supports communication with suppliers, manufacturers, development partners, and internal teams, and coordinates project activities, meetings, trackers, and follow-up across Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain. Retailer-related support includes gathering requirements and product information, preparing presentation materials and submissions, supporting line reviews, and responding to requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
- 0–2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field.
- Learning quickly.
- Self-motivation.
- Korean language.
Responsibilities
- Support development of new products in the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories.
- Coordinate development timelines, samples, approvals, project documentation, and product information.
- Support product line extensions, product updates, and portfolio maintenance activities.
- Track project milestones and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to support timely execution.
- Assist Product Management with assigned projects from concept development through launch readiness.
- Conduct market research on consumer trends, competitive products, retailer activity, and industry developments.
- Compile and analyze competitive product information, pricing, packaging, claims, and promotional activity.
- Gather customer, retailer, and market feedback to identify product improvement opportunities.
- Prepare research summaries, competitive reviews, and product-planning materials.
- Maintain product files, competitive databases, development trackers, and project documentation.
- Support communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and development partners regarding samples, specifications, quotations, and product inquiries.
- Collect technical documentation and development information from internal and external partners.
- Coordinate product samples and support technical development activities with R&D and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate project activities among Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support project meetings, maintain trackers, document decisions, and follow up on action items.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and product information for internal stakeholders.
- Support retailer communication and follow-up in coordination with Product Management and Sales.
- Gather retailer requirements, product-information requests, assortment updates, and competitive insights.
- Prepare retailer presentation materials, product information sheets, submissions, and ad hoc business reports.
- Support line reviews and respond to retailer-related requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.
Benefits
- Premium medical insurance coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO) based on seniority.
- Paid holidays.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Onsite employee fitness center with indoor racquetball court and yoga room.
- Summer Fridays.
- Complimentary gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Relocation support for new hires.
- Work anniversary recognitions.
- Congratulatory and condolence gifts.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- License/certification reimbursements.
- Corporate employee discounts.
- Company-paid visa sponsorship, including new H-1B, H-1B transfer, O-1, and Green Card.
- Commuter support, including shuttle bus program and EZPass support.
- Vehicle perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
