Sr. Product Specialist

Dashing Diva; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, dental, 
vis

401(k) matching

PTOs

Company holidays

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Dashing Diva is seeking a Sr. Product Specialist to drive trend-informed design and development for our beauty and nail care brand in New York. You will combine market research, concept development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver compelling product stories.

You will create design narratives and nail patterns, present boards, and analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in product development or design are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Marketing, Fashion, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, design, or related role.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify trends and interpret data.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trend and Design Research: identify current and emerging trends in beauty and nail industry.
• Design Story Development: create cohesive design stories and narratives for product development.
• Nail Design Creation and Presentation: design nail patterns and present concept boards.
• Market and Data Analysis: analyze sales data and consumer insights to inform strategy.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: align product strategies with marketing, design, and production teams.

Skills

Trend research

Design aesthetics

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English Korean)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion

Related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role:

Dashing Diva is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Sr. Product Specialist to join our team. This role is essential in driving innovation and excellence in product design and development for our growing beauty and nail care brand. The ideal candidate will have a passion for trend forecasting, design conceptualization, and market research, with a keen ability to translate data into compelling product offerings. Experience working with factories and vendors in fashion, beauty, and/or cosmetics is required.

What You Will Do:

Trend and Design Research:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify and analyze current and emerging trends in the beauty and nail industry.
• Stay informed about consumer preferences, competitors, and industry innovations to inspire new product ideas.

Design Story Development:

• Develop cohesive design stories based on trend predictions and market research.
• Create visual and written narratives to guide product development and ensure alignment with brand identity.

Nail Design Creation and Presentation:

• Design creative and innovative nail patterns and styles that reflect the latest trends.
• Produce physical or digital nail boards to showcase design concepts and support internal and external presentations.

Market and Data Analysis:

• Analyze market trends, sales data, and consumer insights to evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product strategies align with market demands and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Marketing, Fashion, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, design, or a related role (experience in the beauty or fashion industry preferred).
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify trends and interpret data.
• Creativity and a keen eye for design aesthetics and details.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of project workflows and effective cross-functional and external partner communication
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for trends, innovation, and attention to detail
• Proactive approach, skilled at anticipating needs and taking initiative in job responsibilities
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with beauty, skincare, CPG, or retail
• Exposure to Retail sales channels
• Comfort navigating Nielsen and/or Tableau

You’ll love working at Dashing Diva because:

• Great work environment to grow and learn new skills
• We are collaborative and work closely with each other
• We give everyone a chance to be creative and value input and feedback
• We participate in fun events like Beautycon, NYFW
• In-office catered breakfast, lunches, and team lunches, team outings, and team-building activities
• Perks: Health benefits (Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, Life), 401(k) matching, PTOs, Company holidays, Summer Fridays & more!

Compensation Range: $65,000-$85,000

About Dashing Diva:

We see nails as a canvas for self-expression and an opportunity to let your personality shine. Whether rocking a French manicure or show-stopping stilettoes, all Divas are uniquely fabulous. We celebrate differences, the mold breakers, the trendsetters, and the risk-takers. These bold beauties are what inspired us to step out of the conventional salons and instead provide you options for your home to make even your manicurist jealous. Our mission is to create accessible, easy to use, at home products that fuel creativity of nail enthusiasts and manicure mavens alike. It’s all powered by one purpose – empowering you to “Own Your Diva” and wear it proudly from your fingers to your toes.

Dashing Diva is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor protected by law.