Product Development Coordinator

Milani Cosmetics•Culver City, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Milani Cosmetics is built on a simple belief: beauty should feel exceptional, every day. For more than 20 years, that principle has guided the brand's mission to raise the standard of mass beauty. Working with trusted suppliers in Italy, South Korea, the US and beyond, Milani creates formulas with premium ingredients, rich pigments and meticulous detail; products designed to exceed expectations. Today, Milani has built a cult following as the #7 U.S. mass color cosmetics brand, the third fastest- growing brand and the only independent brand in the top 10. Milani is known for its best-selling Baked Blush, crafted through a unique baking process on Italian terracotta tiles, along with Make it Last Setting Spray Original, the #1 ranked mass setting spray. The brand’s products feature premium skin-loving ingredients and technologies such as guava fruit extract, blue algae, chamomile, glycerin and niacinamide, and all products are proudly cruelty-free. For Milani, what’s inside matters, which is why every product is made with ingredients worthy of the consumers who wear them. What's Inside is Everything. Position Summary The Product Development Coordinator supports the Product Development (PD) team across administrative, operational, and development initiatives. This role plays a critical part in managing product samples, coordinating testing and submissions, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication across cross-functional partners. This position offers strong exposure to the full product lifecycle and is designed as a growth opportunity within Product Development.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in product development, preferably within beauty or cosmetics
Bachelor's Degree
General knowledge of cosmetic categories (color, skincare, hair, fragrance)
Experience with project coordination tools (e.g., Monday.com or similar) preferred
Highly organized with excellent time management skills
Proactive, self-starter mindset with a sense of urgency
Resourceful and comfortable working with minimal direction
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Passion for beauty, product innovation, and industry trends
Strong eye for color and detail (especially for shade evaluation)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to contract manufacturers or suppliers is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain organization of all product samples, including submissions, benchmarks, standards, and competitive references
Track and manage incoming/outgoing shipments (FedEx and other carriers)
Maintain accurate sample tracking and documentation in Monday.com
Assist with evaluation of shade submissions and production batches, ensuring alignment with standards
Partner with PD, Quality, and contract manufacturers to communicate feedback, approvals, and revisions
Support re-order batch reviews to ensure consistency with approved standards
Coordinate internal and external product testing, including panel testing and lab submissions
Route samples, track testing status, and compile feedback for PD team review
Create and manage Sample Request Forms (SRFs) post-formula approval
Maintain accurate and organized digital files for all active projects
Input product data, codes, and updates across systems (operations, artwork, web assets)
Attend cross-functional and vendor meetings; capture notes, action items, and follow-ups
Support weekly PD meetings with detailed tracking of deliverables and timelines
Assist with competitive analysis, ingredient research, and trend tracking (including social media).