NPD Project Coordinator – Beauty

REFY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ Days Holiday

Extra Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Bonus Scheme

Family Leave

EV Scheme

Financial Coaching

Flexible Working

REFY Product Perks

Regular Social Events

Career Growth

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Job summary

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

You will contribute across shade extensions, accessories, packaging and sample developments, using insights to inform concepts while developing your technical and project management skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of NPD 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.

Job description

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

You will contribute across shade extensions, accessories, packaging and sample developments, using insights to inform concepts while developing your technical and project management skills.