ESW Beauty is a healthy living-inspired skincare brand that offers products made with clean ingredients and are vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable. Our products can be found in over 6,500 doors including major retailers such as Target, Whole Foods Market, Anthropologie, Free People, and more.
Role Description
The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the creation & execution of new skincare products for ESW Beauty, starting from idea generation to the formulation process, and the final launch. You will support the COO with communicating with our lab partners and contract manufacturers to produce new products as well as assist with projects/activities that improve the performance, quality, and profitability of the existing assortment.
Responsibilities
Conduct the product ideation and conceptualization process for new launches (market research, competitive analysis, innovation research, mood boards, etc.)
Communicate with our labs and contract manufacturers on all details in the product development process (ingredient selection, sample testing, etc)
Collaborate with key cross-functional team members to maintain a timeline and product launch schedule
Ensure cost of goods targets are met for all products being developed
Cataloging and maintaining inventory for product samples including competitive benchmarks, innovation presentations, and project submissions.
Following up with CM partners on testing and submission of samples
Develop and maintain product launch calendar and communicate timelines and product specifications to relevant internal teams, such as marketing and operations.
Support the sales team with vendor onboarding, compliance paperwork, etc
Any other projects or tasks that are assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of product development experience in the beauty industry (preferably skincare)
Knowledge of the skincare industry (especially sheet masks) and main ingredients
Familiar with regulatory affairs, compliance, and required testing within the beauty industry
Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with a 'self-start' mentality
Be comfortable with a schedule that may potentially require weekday evenings/weekend work
Ability to effectively manage workload, meet deadlines and ensure quality output
Able to work independently and within a team
Bonus if you are fluent and can read/write in Korean
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 (depending on experience level) + bonus
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits