Beauty Product Development Coordinator

REFY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

REFY is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the Product Development team from concept through launch. You will coordinate samples, testing, supplier communication and project administration to keep milestones on track across shade extensions, accessories and packaging.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive communication and a hands-on approach to testing. It offers a path to develop technical and project management skills within Product Development.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Clear communication and strong relationship-building skills across suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.
• Passion for beauty, innovation and product development.
• 1-2 years previous experience within Product Development preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of NPD + EPD projects and ensure actions, samples, costings and timelines meet launch targets and remain on track.
• Build strong relationships and deliver clear briefs to suppliers and internal stakeholders, communicating progress clearly and escalating risks where needed.
• Coordinate supplier communication, sample shipments, artwork and project updates to keep projects progressing efficiently.
• Support with product testing across key markets, coordinating MUAs, testers and models.
• Use customer feedback and community insights to inform product development, benchmarking and shade creation.
• Research product, consumer and market trends to contribute to concept development and NPD direction.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Beauty product development

Experience in Product Development

Job description

REFY is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the Product Development team from concept through launch. You will coordinate samples, testing, supplier communication and project administration to keep milestones on track across shade extensions, accessories and packaging.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive communication and a hands-on approach to testing. It offers a path to develop technical and project management skills within Product Development.