Product Development Coordinator

Morphe; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morphe is seeking a Coordinator, Product Development to support from ideation to launch and handle daily administrative tasks. The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and a passion for cosmetics in a fast-paced setting.

You will collaborate with Sourcing, Planning, Creative and Brand teams, manage formula submissions, track competitors, and assist with launches while traveling as needed. A background in beauty helps thrive here.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 1–3 years beauty industry experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Prioritize and manage workload to meet timelines.
• Ability to articulate formula aesthetics and attributes.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in driving results and solving problems.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of all projects, ensuring timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sourcing, Planning, Creative, Brand Development).
• Maintain product library, retains, lab submissions, and competitive tracking.
• Keep shared documents up to date and communicate updates.
• Manage samples and packaging for programs and initiatives.
• Review formula submissions with PD leadership and coordinate with vendors.
• Communicate project updates with external vendors with Sr. Manager.
• Travel on-site with Sr. Manager to evaluate formulas and move approvals.
• Support product launches with Brand Development.
• Assist with Brand initiatives and day-to-day admin duties.
• Research fashion/beauty trends and compile monthly PD reports.

Skills

BA/BS

Beauty industry experience

Project management

Prioritization & workload management

Formula aesthetics communication

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Problem solving & initiative

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Education

BA/BS

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

About Us:

Born in artistry, built for real life, and fueled by a global community, Morphe delivers high-performance, high-design beauty without the prestige price tag. Leveraging exceptional product development, regulatory, and supply chain capabilities, we make innovative products that invite creativity and celebrate the freedom to look how you want, when you want. Join us in shaping what's next in beauty.

Summary of Position:

The Coordinator, Product Development will be responsible for supporting the development process from ideation to launch, as well as daily administrative activities. The ideal candidate maintains a high level of organization, demonstrates strong communication skills, thrives in high-paced environments, and has a passion for cosmetics.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Assist in the management of all projects, helping to ensure timelines are followed and development milestones are met.
• Work closely and collaborate with cross-functional team members to see projects to fruition, including Sourcing, Planning, Creative and Brand Development.
• Maintain upkeep of product library, retains, and lab submissions. Responsible for acquisition and tracking of competitive product.
• Maintain upkeep of shared team documents, including managing necessary updates, and communication of updates.
• Manage samples and packaging needed for various programs and initiatives.
• In conjunction with Sr. Specialist, review incoming formula submissions. Consolidate feedback with PD team leadership and communicate direction with external vendors.
• Communicate project updates with external vendors, in conjunction with Sr. Manager, Product Development.
• Travel on-site with Sr. Manager as needed to evaluate formulas for time-sensitive projects. Provide clear feedback to external vendors in person to move approvals along in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Brand Development counterparts to help execute product launches.
• Assist with Brand led initiatives and tasks when appropriate.
• Research relevant fashion and beauty trends, competitive launches, and social digital media trends that support the business strategies. Compile monthly report for Product Development team.
• Assist in day-to-day administrative duties as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential functions (with or without an accommodation) without posing a "direct threat" to the health and safety to self or others.

The Company reserves the right to alter, change, abolish and even combine jobs depending upon changing conditions.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• BA/BS required.
• 1-3 years beauty industry experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work load delivering outputs and meeting timelines.
• Skills to articulate and communicate clearly regarding formula aesthetics, qualities and attributes.
• Works efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Have the ability to react to project changes and priorities, showing initiative to drive results and solve problems.
• Computer literate including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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