Product Development Coordinator (Skincare)
Type: Fulltime
Hybrid NYC
Salary: $60-70K DOE
Client Overview: Our client is fast-growing skincare brand dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality beauty products.
Role Overview: The Product Development Coordinator will support the end-to-end product development process, from concept through launch. This role will partner with cross-functional teams, contract manufacturers, and laboratories to help deliver high-quality skincare products while ensuring timelines, documentation, and product development activities remain on track.
Product Development Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Support market, competitive, and trend research to inform skincare product development.
- Track industry news, product launches, ingredient innovations, and consumer trends.
- Organize competitive research and identify whitespace opportunities.
- Assist with the product development lifecycle by tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Prepare product and packaging briefs, product copy, artwork, and formula feedback.
- Coordinate sample requests, formula rounds, and approvals with contract manufacturers.
- Monitor project action items and follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
- Serve as a day-to-day liaison with manufacturers and laboratories regarding project updates and sample shipments.
- Track formula and packaging costs and assist with cost analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of formulas, ingredient lists, vendor documentation, and product specifications.
- Coordinate clinical and consumer claims testing, including scheduling and logistics.
- Assist with documentation required for regulatory and international product registrations.
- Build and maintain comprehensive product dossiers, including formulations, ingredients, claims, and benefits.
- Organize and maintain physical and digital product libraries.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Regulatory, and Operations teams to support product launches.
- Prepare product and packaging samples for meetings and presentations.
- Develop presentation materials, document meeting notes, and track follow-up action items.
Product Development Coordinator Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in cosmetic product development, product marketing, or a related field.
- Internship experience within the skincare or beauty industry is a plus.
- Passion for skincare, beauty trends, ingredients, and product innovation.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including spreadsheet management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn about formulation, regulatory requirements, and product claims.
