Product Development Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and talented Product Development Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support the Product Development team across all stages of the product innovation lifecycle—from early market research and concept ideation through commercialization and post-production quality evaluation. This role plays a critical operational function in maintaining organization across submissions, competitive research, internal testing, vendor coordination, and product documentation. As a member of the Product Development team, you will collaborate with cross functional teams and report directly to the Executive Director to ensure development timelines remain organized, product submissions and feedback are properly tracked, and samples are evaluated and documented accurately. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced product innovation environment. This role is primarily onsite and requires the ability to work from the office or contract manufacturer locations five days per week. Occasional remote work may be permitted based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
- Approximately 2 years of related industry experience (preferred)
- Foundational understanding of color theory and cosmetic product development
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple development projects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Conduct competitive analysis on market trends, ingredient innovations, and competitive product launches.
- Research competitive products to support product briefs and shade lineup development.
- Assist with product concept brainstorming and mood board development aligned with brand identity and category trends.
- Maintain and organize the competitive product library and product closet.
- Research and purchase relevant competitive products for benchmarking and internal product evaluations.
- Ensure competitive product resources remain organized and accessible to the development team.
- Support the product development process from initial concept and brief writing through commercialization.
- Maintain submission logs and track lab samples, formula revisions, and batch submissions.
- Label, catalog, and organize incoming product submissions to ensure clear version tracking and accessibility.
- Coordinate internal panel testing and assist the team in evaluating product performance, swatches, and application results.
- Assist with first production batch reviews under Executive Director guidance to establish product standards.
- Review finished goods retains to ensure quality and consistency with approved specifications.
- Collaborate with the Photography team to review product imagery and swatches for accuracy.
- Provide Pantone references and shade descriptions to ensure consistency across product assets.
- Coordinate vendor meetings, product review sessions, and trade show appointments.
- Prepare product pulls, samples, and competitive references for vendor presentations and internal meetings.
- Track and document meeting notes and vendor discussions.
- Assist with meeting recaps and documentation for the product development team.
- Capture photos from vendor presentations for internal reference and documentation.
- Coordinate internal sampling needs and vendor sample requests.
- Maintain organization across product closet inventory, competitive library, and development samples.
- Track inventory levels and assist with replenishment of competitive products, play sets, and development resources.
- Organize and label master bins, retains closets, and filing systems by project and vendor.
- Archive finalized projects and dispose of rejected or outdated submissions.
- Assist with tracking competitive research purchases and departmental administrative expenses.
- Assist with special projects or initiatives as needed to support departmental goals.
- Provide backup coverage for team members during absences or peak workload periods.
- Perform additional administrative tasks or clerical duties as assigned.
- Support cross-departmental efforts or collaborative initiatives when required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available
- Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)
- Eleven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day
- Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications
- 401(k) with company match
- Monthly technology allowance
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
- Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products
- Employee referral program with rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
