Product Associate

Kiss Nail Products, Inc.; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Plan

Onsite Fitness Center

Summer Fridays

Relocation Support for New Hires

Visa Sponsorships

Commuter Support

Vehicle Perks

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking an Associate to support lash product strategy, development, and lifecycle management across domestic and international markets.

You will help drive category growth through planning, market analysis, and cross-functional execution, while supporting retailer programs and global collaboration to deliver consumer-relevant solutions. The role collaborates with R&D, sourcing, packaging, and design to ensure alignment on specs, timelines, and market needs, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required; emphasis on category planning.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure.
• Skills include category planning, collaboration, and market trend research.

Responsibilities

• Support lash category strategy aligned with global goals and regional needs.
• Coordinate product development tasks including packaging updates and pricing inputs.
• Assist in retailer programs, samples, and promotional planning by market.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity across global markets.

Skills

Category Planning

Collaboration

Communication

Global Mindset

Market Trend Research

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S)

Job description

Job Description Summary: We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Associate to support the innovation, development, and lifecycle management of our lash product portfolio across domestic and international markets. This role will help drive category growth by assisting in product planning, market analysis, and cross-functional execution, while supporting retailer programs and global collaboration to deliver consumer-relevant solutions.

Job Description

Category Strategy & Planning

• support the development of lash category strategies aligned with global brand goals and regional market needs


• Assist in identifying white space opportunities through market research and trend tracking

Product Development & Global Collaboration

• Coordinate product development tasks including packaging updates, pricing inputs, and regional adaptation needs


• Partner with domestic and international teams—including R&D, sourcing, packaging, and design—to ensure alignment on product specs, timelines, and market requirements


• Support localization efforts for product claims, artwork, and regulatory needs across global markets

Retailer & Channel Strategy

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, retail engagement, and other cross-functional teams to support tailored assortments and promotional plans by market and channel


• Assist in preparing product samples and product presentations for both domestic and/or international partners


• Support the planning and execution of promotional item launches tied to retailer tentpole moments (e.g., holiday, back-to-school, seasonal resets), including strategy development, timeline tracking, and post-launch performance monitoring

Competitor & Market Analysis

• Track competitive activity and beauty trends across global markets


• Monitor regional consumer behavior and influencer impact to inform product strategy

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority


• Paid Holidays


• Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)


• Annual Bonus Plan


• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room


• Summer Fridays


• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner


• Relocation Support for New Hires


• Work Anniversary Recognitions


• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• License/Certification Reimbursements


• Corporate Employee Discounts


• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card


• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)


• Vehicle Perks

Qualifications

Qualification(s): Education(s): Bachelor of Science (B.S), Bachelor of Science (B.S)

Work Experience: Experience Range I: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s): Category Planning, Collaboration, Communication, Global Mindset, Market Trend Research

Language(s): Korean

Certification(s): Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is 19.25 - 36.55 USD Hourly Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

KISS Beauty Group is a global platform dedicated to creating exceptional solutions for effortless beauty. For more than three decades, we have helped transform how people engage with beauty-bringing professional-quality innovation into everyday life and making it accessible to millions of consumers around the world. Today, our brands reach consumers in over 100 countries, inspiring confidence, creativity, and self-expression. At the heart of the group is a simple belief: beauty belongs to everyone. When people feel free to celebrate their own beauty, beauty becomes more meaningful, more joyful, and more inclusive. Kiss Beauty Group brings together a portfolio of beauty brands-including KISS, imPRESS, Falscara, and more-that share a common purpose: helping people everywhere celebrate their beauty. “Kiss Beauty Group” is a collective brand identity referring to a portfolio of beauty brands operated by affiliated companies. Each company operates as a separate legal entity and is responsible for its own employment and contractual obligations.