Product Development Specialist

Profusion Cosmetics Corp.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Profusion Cosmetics Corp. seeks a passionate Product Developer to drive innovative cosmetics from concept to shelf, collaborating with design, marketing, operations, and suppliers to meet brand standards of quality, creativity, and speed to market.

The role requires 3–5+ years in cosmetic product development, a strong eye for trends and color, and excellent communication across teams. Join a creative, fast-paced beauty company with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of cosmetic product development experience.
• Strong formulation and packaging knowledge.
• Excellent organization and multi-project management.
• Able to communicate across teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for beauty, inclusivity, and affordable innovation.

Responsibilities

• Research upcoming beauty trends and consumer insights.
• Own full product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Create product briefs with specs, formulas, shades, packaging, costs, timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors, labs, and packaging to source formulas and components.
• Manage sampling, testing, and stability processes.
• Work with design on packaging and brand storytelling.
• Track timelines and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support marketing with product storytelling for launches.

Skills

Product development

Formulation knowledge

Project management

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Trend spotting

Pricing strategy

Job description

Company Description Profusion Cosmetics Corp. is a cosmetics brand with over 30 years of experience partnering with leading manufacturers in the makeup category, specializing in high-quality, affordable makeup palettes. The company is dedicated to innovating and refining products from concept through creation so each collection reflects customer needs and trends. Its palettes feature richly pigmented, long-wearing formulas and on-trend colorways designed to be fun, easy to use, and to inspire creativity for all skill levels. Profusion encourages both aspiring makeup artists and experienced enthusiasts to experiment and learn through play, and proudly offers cruelty-free products that are inclusively made for all.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Product Developer to drive the creation of innovative and on-trend cosmetics from concept to shelf. This role will partner cross-functionally with design, marketing, operations, and suppliers to bring our product pipeline to life, ensuring every launch meets brand standards of quality, creativity, and speed to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify upcoming beauty trends, competitive launches, and consumer insights to fuel product innovation.
• Own full product lifecycle: ideation, benchmarking, briefing, sampling, testing, and launch readiness.
• Develop product briefs with clear specs, formulas, shade ranges, claims, packaging, cost targets, and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with vendors, labs, and packaging suppliers to source innovative formulas and components while maintaining cost and margin goals.
• Manage sampling process, ensuring formulas meet performance, texture, shade, and stability standards.
• Partner with design team on packaging artwork, ensuring brand identity, storytelling, and compliance.
• Track development timelines and proactively communicate status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing to build strong product storytelling for launches.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in product development in cosmetics, skincare, or beauty accessories.
• Strong understanding of formulation, packaging, and product development timelines.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with an eye for trends, color, and design.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for beauty, inclusivity, and delivering innovation at accessible price points.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile launches and global brand collaborations.
• A creative, collaborative, and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities within a fast-scaling beauty company.