Product Development Coordinator

Tarte Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $66,350–$66,500

Medical, dental, vision, 401K and well

Paid vacation, holidays, summer Frid

Makeup gratis, employee discounts

Job summary

tarte is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support the Product Development team at our New York City headquarters. You will manage end-to-end sample processes, assist in new product development initiatives and coordinate cross-functional work with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 1–2 years in beauty or cosmetics, strong organization, and excellent written and verbal communication. Travel occasionally and participate in meetings or labs as needed; makeup gratis and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years full-time experience in beauty, cosmetics, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with product samples, submissions, and cosmetic formulas a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and vendor communication.
• Collaborative, team-player mindset with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sample management process: request, receive, label, organize, track, and distribute samples for formulas.
• Support PD team with new product development initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain and organize PD sample libraries, internal formula feedback, photo trackers, and batch trackers.
• Coordinate and prep samples for internal reviews, vendor meetings, market week meetings and pre-launch activities.
• Track and document feedback from internal teams and relay to external vendors.
• Support formula testing, model try-ons, compatibility testing, and internal feedback analysis.
• Manage daily package intake and outbound shipments; send daily package update emails.
• Assist in maintaining project timelines.
• Schedule and attend vendor presentations both in office and at trade shows while responsible for product meeting recaps.
• Help track product performance from development through reorder batches.
• Maintain organization of artwork/photo samples and contribute to image database management.
• Provide administrative support, including travel booking and expense report submission.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team-player mindset

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Excel

Database tracking tools

Job description

tarte is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™, and one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-tested products chock full of healthy ingredients that deliver real results to the everyday woman. tarte is committed to sharing our "good-for-you glamour" philosophy with tartelettes worldwide, with in-store presence in over 7 countries, and online shipping to 150 countries and counting! Passionate and fierce individuals make up the tarte team from our New York City headquarters to the on-the-ground sales team sharing our powerful products and message throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock full of vitamins, minerals and formulated without any of the icky stuff like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates and gluten? Do you strive to live a healthy, compassionate and environmentally responsible way of life? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to work directly with tarte's Product Development team to provide support and maintain efficient operation of the department.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sample management process: request, receive, label, organize, track, and distribute samples for formulas
• Support PD team with new product development initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
• Maintain and organize PD sample libraries, internal formula feedback, photo trackers, and batch trackers
• Coordinate and prep samples for internal reviews, vendor meetings, market week meetings and pre-launch activities
• Track and document feedback from internal teams and relay to external vendors
• Support formula testing, model try-ons, compatibility testing, and internal feedback analysis
• Manage daily package intake and outbound shipments; send daily package update emails
• Assist in maintaining project timelines
• Schedule and attend vendor presentations both in office and at trade shows while responsible for product meeting recaps
• Help track product performance from development through reorder batches
• Maintain organization of artwork/photo samples and contribute to image database management
• Provide administrative support, including travel booking and expense report submission

Requirements

• 1-2 years of full-time experience in beauty, cosmetics, or a related industry preferred (color matching experience preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with product samples, submissions, and cosmetics formulas a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and vendor communication
• Highly proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to evolving priorities
• Collaborative, team-player mindset with a can-do attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Excel and database tracking tools
• Ability to travel occasionally and attend in-person meetings or labs as needed
• Occasional off-hours availability for international calls and lab communication

Our Perks

• Salary range: $66,350- 66,500 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.