Product Developer

Innovative Beauty Group • New York, NY

16h • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to IBG! IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide. IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. Together, we are concept builders and boosters with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands. We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Developer to join our dynamic beauty team. This role will play a key part in supporting the execution of innovative development and formulation projects. You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to ensure projects stay on track, samples are managed efficiently, and timelines are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Product Development/Sourcing
• Project planning experience and have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• knowledgeable in formula development for cosmetics, skin care, and hair care
• Previous experience working with international factories and vendors
• Working knowledge of Wrike, and NetSuite is an asset
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration.

Nice To Haves

• formula development for fragrance highly preferred
• Working knowledge of Wrike, and NetSuite is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end formulation process for cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products, including concept development, lab batching, testing, and optimization.
• Manage full turnkey product development programs by coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and vendors to deliver formula-ready products on time and within cost targets.
• work with raw materials, their functional properties, and how they interact within a formula
• Coordinate project milestones across cross-functional teams and ensure all stakeholders stay aligned.
• Maintain internal tracking tools to monitor progress, budgets, timelines, and risks across multiple concurrent projects.
• Work closely with suppliers to obtain technical specifications, artwork components, lead times, and production details.
• Prepare and maintain cost quotes, price proposals, and vendor documentation.
• Communicate project updates to clients, confirm development details, and support alignment on next steps.
• Track sample orders, purchase orders, and shipments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate reporting to internal and client teams.
• Help prepare product presentations, development documents, and supporting materials for internal reviews and client meetings.
• Assist with issue resolution by coordinating feedback and input from suppliers, operations, and internal departments.

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $55,000-$65,000 depending on experience
• A comprehensive health/dental and retirement savings plan with employer match
• To work in a hybrid environment with the opportunity to work 2 days remotely
• An international working environment full of energy, beauty and growth
• Opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed