Product Development Intern

Pangaea • CA

92d

About The Position

Pangaea is hiring a Product Development Intern to join our dynamic team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a current college student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of product innovation and development within the skincare and grooming industry. If you're passionate about product development/innovation and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• A college student majoring in product development, marketing, business, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work for a minimum of 10 hours per week for the next three months.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data on market trends and consumer preferences.
• Eager to learn, have a positive attitude, and be receptive to feedback.
• Ability to work East Coast hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products.
• Analyze customer feedback and identify opportunities for new product innovations or improvements.
• Track industry trends and technological advancements in skincare and grooming.
• Assist in brainstorming sessions for new product ideas or improvements to existing products.
• Collaborate with the product development team to develop concepts that align with customer needs and company goals.
• Help create tracking documents for product prototypes and samples.
• Assist in organizing and conducting product testing, both internally and with customers (e.g., focus groups or consumer testing).
• Help track product performance and report findings related to quality, efficacy, and user experience.
• Assist in the development of product claims & substantiation testing, including the development of questionnaires and results reporting.
• Assist in maintaining product development documents such as specifications, timelines, and testing results.
• Help create presentations and reports for internal stakeholders regarding the progress of product development.
• Review documents from suppliers and compare them against internal Spec Sheets, providing feedback or approval to suppliers if discrepancies are identified.
• Investigate sustainable ingredients, materials, and packaging options that align with the company’s brand values.
• Assist in ensuring the products meet all regulatory and compliance standards related to skincare and grooming products (e.g., FDA regulations, EU Cosmetics Regulation).
• Support the development of launch strategies and marketing plans, assisting with coordination and timelines.
• Help with pre-launch activities like packaging, promotional material creation, and other go-to-market efforts.
• Assist in analyzing consumer data to assess product performance, user feedback, and sales trends.
• Use this data to help make recommendations for product improvements or updates.
• Support day-to-day activities of the product development team, including scheduling meetings, organizing documents, and maintaining tracking systems for product progress.

Benefits

• Incredible exposure to working for a successful startup with award-winning brands, and the opportunity to learn from leaders with dozens of years of experience who are ready to take you under their wing!
• Staff discount: All staff members are given $100 of credit per month to use on Pangaea products so that they can try, own (and love!) all the products we sell.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees