Product Development Coordinator — Beauty Brand

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

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.