Beauty Product Development Coordinator

24 Seven Talent; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is partnering with a leading, fast-growing clean skincare and beauty brand to recruit a Product Development Coordinator dedicated to packaging development and end-to-end product lifecycle support. The role focuses on coordinating timelines, samples, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to launch.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects with stakeholders across Packaging, Creative, Marketing, Operations,

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience in beauty product development, packaging development, consumer products, or a related field.
• Previous experience working specifically with beauty or skincare packaging is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end development of new skincare and beauty products from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate product development timelines, milestones, deliverables, and launch dates.
• Maintain detailed product and packaging development trackers and communicate project status to key stakeholders.
• Support the development of primary and secondary packaging, including components, materials, finishes, colors, dimensions, and artwork.
• Manage packaging samples, including requesting, receiving, organizing, documenting, and routing samples for review and approval.
• Coordinate with packaging vendors and suppliers on samples, revisions, specifications, quotes, and production details.
• Assist with reviewing packaging artwork, dielines, proofs, and technical specifications for accuracy.
• Track packaging revisions and ensure teams are working from the most current versions of artwork and specifications.
• Assist with packaging copy and labeling reviews, including ensuring required information and claims are accurately reflected.
• Coordinate feedback between internal teams and external vendors and ensure follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.
• Help manage product and packaging development calendars and proactively flag potential delays or issues.
• Prepare materials for product development meetings, sample reviews, and cross-functional presentations.
• Maintain organized product development files, specifications, samples, approvals, and other project documentation.
• Partner with Creative and Marketing to ensure packaging aligns with brand identity and creative direction.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to support production readiness and commercialization.
• Assist with product launches and ensure all development deliverables are completed according to established timelines.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives within the Product Development and Packaging teams.

Skills

Packaging development

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

We are partnering with a leading, fast-growing clean skincare and beauty brand known for creating innovative, high-performing products with a strong focus on clean ingredients, thoughtful formulation, and elevated packaging.

As the brand continues to grow its product portfolio, they are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to join their team and support the development and launch of new products across skincare and beauty.

About the Role

The Product Development Coordinator will support the end-to-end product development process, with a particular focus on packaging development and coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career product development professional who is passionate about beauty and wants hands-on exposure to bringing products from initial concept through launch.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects, timelines, samples, and stakeholders. You will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Packaging, Creative, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and external vendors to ensure projects stay on track and meet brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end development of new skincare and beauty products from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate product development timelines, milestones, deliverables, and launch dates.
• Maintain detailed product and packaging development trackers and communicate project status to key stakeholders.
• Support the development of primary and secondary packaging, including components, materials, finishes, colors, dimensions, and artwork.
• Manage packaging samples, including requesting, receiving, organizing, documenting, and routing samples for review and approval.
• Coordinate with packaging vendors and suppliers on samples, revisions, specifications, quotes, and production details.
• Assist with reviewing packaging artwork, dielines, proofs, and technical specifications for accuracy.
• Track packaging revisions and ensure teams are working from the most current versions of artwork and specifications.
• Assist with packaging copy and labeling reviews, including ensuring required information and claims are accurately reflected.
• Coordinate feedback between internal teams and external vendors and ensure follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.
• Help manage product and packaging development calendars and proactively flag potential delays or issues.
• Prepare materials for product development meetings, sample reviews, and cross-functional presentations.
• Maintain organized product development files, specifications, samples, approvals, and other project documentation.
• Partner with Creative and Marketing to ensure packaging aligns with brand identity and creative direction.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to support production readiness and commercialization.
• Assist with product launches and ensure all development deliverables are completed according to established timelines.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives within the Product Development and Packaging teams.

Packaging Responsibilities

A strong understanding of beauty packaging development is important to this role. The ideal candidate will have experience working with some or all of the following:

• Primary and secondary packaging
• Bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, droppers, caps, cartons, and other beauty components
• Packaging materials and finishes
• Color matching and approvals
• Dielines and artwork
• Packaging specifications
• Component samples and mockups
• Packaging proofs
• Vendor communication and revisions
• Packaging testing and production samples
• Labeling and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience in beauty product development, packaging development, consumer products, or a related field.
• Previous experience working specifically with beauty or skincare packaging is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.