This position collaborates closely with its marketing counterpart to develop and shape concepts and positioning around product. Passion for beauty and innovation, flexibility, the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and a keen attention to detail are critical in this role.
- Overall support and assist the product development process from concept to counter
- Brainstorm innovative product and ingredient ideas
- Assist in drafting lab briefs and proactively communicating with multiple labs
- Collaborate with internal Packaging Team on component development
- Collaborate with internal Brand and Creative Teams on product naming, positioning, vision
- Collaborate with Regulatory Team on ingredient/formula compliance
- Assist with managing lab samples and provide accurate feedback to vendors
- Assist with managing product safety testing when necessary
- Assist with management of consumer &/or clinical testing when necessary
- Support and assist with management of internal consumer testing
- Help to set standards, specification and ranges
- Evaluate and approve/reject batches versus standards in an accurate and timely manner
- Advise Quality Team on QC of first production
- Track, update and target completion based on detailed timelines
- Responsible for artwork review, approval and accuracy
- Attend weekly project status meetings and update inter department spreadsheets/database
- Maintain an innovation competitive library of product
- Create and maintain product boards
- Formula and packaging sample request and Market week liaison
- Complete administrative tasks as needed including shipping, filing/organizing and meeting preparation
- Effective communicator
- Handle an ever-changing fast paced work environment
- Function as part of a team and must be willing to work in close collaboration across multiple departments within G Marketing
- Passion that drives you to go above and beyond to yield the best outcome
- Ability to trouble shoot and deliver recommendations when challenges arise
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time with a strong attention to detail
- Computer literate including proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Excellent color vision and understanding of color theory
- Firm grasp of competitive beauty products with a passion for the industry
- Testing of application and use of cosmetic and skin care products that may contain fragrances, AHAs and/or other active or non-active ingredients
- Fluent in English
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years in beauty industry