Product Development Coordinator

Thrive Causemetics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Thrive Causemetics is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support rapid growth by assisting the Product Development team with new product launches, shade extensions, and reformulations. The role emphasizes detail orientation and multi-tasking across several projects within a collaborative, fast-paced beauty environment.

Ideal candidates have beauty experience or passion, with strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team on various tasks.

Qualifications

• Entry level position — 1+ years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers.
• Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer operation
• Must be able to demonstrate an excellent eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the PD team to brainstorm new ideas/concepts.
• Attend industry trade and trend shows, conferences and lectures to keep informed of new product and packaging directions and trends. Present synopsis to team.
• Define quality benchmark prototypes
• Participate in brainstorming research sessions and help track our concepts and ideas.
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of physical product bins which hold lab and final masters, PPS samples, range boards and other important vendor submissions.
• Responsible for maintenance of digital product folders and PIFs including vendor paperwork, formula approvals, test results, product artwork, and other product assets.
• Manage product sample receipts and shipping.
• Manage batch submission receipts and approvals.
• Help coordinate safety testing for product submissions.
• Help track milestone dates to ensure all deliverables are provided on time.
• Support Product Development team to prep for weekly team meetings; note / agenda keeper.
• Help schedule meetings with all vendors (raw ingredients, formulators and packaging).
• Review Product Development related artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
• Assist with new product formula submission forms / emails.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product purchased results in a donation to help communities thrive.

Who We Are:

Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product purchased results in a donation to help communities thrive.

Thrive Causemetics is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support our rapid growth. The role would be responsible for assisting the Product Development team with a variety of tasks related to new product launches, shade extensions and reformulations. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and highly organized. Looking for an individual who enjoys working on several projects at one given time.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work with the PD team to brainstorm new ideas/concepts.
• Attend industry trade and trend shows, conferences and lectures to keep informed of new product and packaging directions and trends. Present synopsis to team.
• Define quality benchmark prototypes
• Participate in brainstorming research sessions and help track our concepts and ideas.
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of physical product bins which hold lab and final masters, PPS samples, range boards and other important vendor submissions.
• Responsible for maintenance of digital product folders and PIFs including vendor paperwork, formula approvals, test results, product artwork, and other product assets.
• Manage product sample receipts and shipping.
• Manage batch submission receipts and approvals.
• Help coordinate safety testing for product submissions.
• Help track milestone dates to ensure all deliverables are provided on time.
• Support Product Development team to prep for weekly team meetings; note / agenda keeper.
• Help schedule meetings with all vendors (raw ingredients, formulators and packaging).
• Review Product Development related artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
• Assist with new product formula submission forms / emails.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Entry level position — Ideal candidate has beauty experience and/or passion and excitement for the beauty category. 1+ years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers.
• Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer operation
• Must be able to demonstrate an excellent eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.

$28 - $32 an hour

Thrive Causemetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for an immigration-related work benefit. Thrive Causemetics does not hire H-1B, F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT candidates for this role. The base pay range for this role is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour with the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.