Product Development

Planet Group; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Needham, MA is seeking a Contract Product Developer to join the Beauty team on a 3-month assignment. The role focuses on developing innovative hair care products from prototype to market, collaborating across departments to meet consumer needs and drive business results.

The contractor will lead product decisions, conduct user research, and develop in-box collateral and digital content while tracking performance and substantiating product claims in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1+ years of product development experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Resourceful, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Able to collaborate within a team and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead product decisions on a new hair care device in development, including defining KPIs and overall product requirements.
• Conduct user research through in-person testing, surveys, and sample evaluations to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Manage the creation and execution of product support materials, including in-box collateral, on-product point-of-purchase (POP) materials, product UI, and mock digital content.
• Document and track technical product performance and issues, driving resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the execution of key product claims and obtain appropriate substantiation.

Skills

Product development experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Industrial Design / Product Design / Business / Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Title:Product Developer
Rate: $48-52/hr
Location:Needham, MA onsite
Contract Duration: 3 months

Overview

We are seeking a Product Developer (Contractor) to join a growing Beauty team, supporting the development of innovative hair care products. This role sits within the New Product Development team, which brings products from prototype to market with a strong focus on consumer needs and satisfaction.

The Product Development team drives the product roadmap from concept to shelf, partnering cross-functionally with various departments to deliver high-quality products and strong business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product decisions on a new hair care device in development, including defining KPIs and overall product requirements.

• Conduct user research through in-person testing, surveys, and sample evaluations to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for optimization.

• Manage the creation and execution of product support materials, including in-box collateral, on-product point-of-purchase (POP) materials, product UI, and mock digital content.

• Document and track technical product performance and issues, driving resolution through cross-functional collaboration.

• Support the execution of key product claims and obtain appropriate substantiation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• 1+ years of product development experience, preferably within a consumer goods company.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-impact environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge is a plus.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Resourceful, organized, dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently. #LI-VT1 #CDM