Hair Product Development Lead

Kiss Nail Products, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Plan

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Product Development for Hair Products to support from concept through commercialization.

You will collaborate with Product, IPM, Design, Sales, and overseas factories to manage concepts, samples, cost, quality, and timelines for Hair Brand initiatives. The role emphasizes market-driven concepts, vendor coordination, and maintaining documentation while supporting existing Vivace products and new Hair Brand lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Hair/Beauty Product Development, Product Management, or Sourcing preferred.
• Experience with Hair products (Human Hair, Wigs, Extensions, Braiding/Crochet) preferred.
• Experience working with overseas vendors/factories preferred.
• Knowledge of product development processes: sampling, costing, specs, quality control.
• Strong understanding of Beauty, Fashion, and consumer trends.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Korean-English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends and identify opportunities for new Hair Product development.
• Develop product concepts based on market trends, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Manage the sample development and evaluation process from initial concept through final approval.
• Source and communicate with overseas vendors/factories regarding product development.
• Establish and maintain product specifications, materials, colors, styles, and quality standards.
• Review product samples and coordinate necessary modifications and improvements.
• Work with vendors and internal teams on product cost, quality, packaging, and development timelines.
• Coordinate with Design on packaging and product presentation requirements.
• Partner with IPM to support production transition and initial purchase orders following product approval.
• Monitor Hair/Beauty/Fashion trends and competitor products to identify new product opportunities.
• Support development activities for both existing Vivace products and new Hair Brand initiatives.
• Maintain product development documentation, sample records, and project timelines.

Skills

Product Development

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Product Development for Hair Products to support from concept through commercialization.

You will collaborate with Product, IPM, Design, Sales, and overseas factories to manage concepts, samples, cost, quality, and timelines for Hair Brand initiatives. The role emphasizes market-driven concepts, vendor coordination, and maintaining documentation while supporting existing Vivace products and new Hair Brand lines.