Hair Product Development Specialist - Assistant Manager

Vivace; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Vivace is seeking an Assistant Manager, Product Development – Hair Product to drive development from concept through commercialization. You will collaborate with Product, IPM, Design, Sales, and overseas vendors/factories to manage concepts, samples, cost, quality, and timelines for Hair Brand initiatives.

The role requires 4–8 years in related fields, a BA/BS preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. A Korean-English bilingual is a plus as travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration/management or related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in hair/beauty product development, management, or sourcing.
• Experience with overseas vendors/factories is preferred.
• Korean-English bilingual is a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of market trends in hair, beauty, and fashion.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends to identify new hair product opportunities.
• Develop concepts based on market needs and business objectives.
• Manage sample development from concept to final approval.
• Coordinate with overseas vendors/factories on development.
• Establish product specifications, materials, colors, and quality standards.
• Review samples and coordinate modifications and improvements.
• Collaborate with design on packaging and presentation requirements.
• Work with IPM to support production transition and initial PO.
• Monitor trends and competitor products to identify opportunities.
• Support development activities for existing Vivace products and new hair brand initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Product Development

Project Management

Market Research

Vendor/Sourcing

Communication

Costing/Specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vivace is seeking an Assistant Manager, Product Development – Hair Product to drive development from concept through commercialization. You will collaborate with Product, IPM, Design, Sales, and overseas vendors/factories to manage concepts, samples, cost, quality, and timelines for Hair Brand initiatives.

The role requires 4–8 years in related fields, a BA/BS preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. A Korean-English bilingual is a plus as travel domestically and internationally may be required.