Job Description
City Beauty® is currently looking for a ENTRY TO MID LEVEL Product Development Assistant to assist the Product Development Manager to help ensure product launches are executed in an organized and timely manner. This role will assist in the development of new skincare & color cosmetic products from the marketing brief to first production delivery. The right candidate must be PASSIONATE and driven enough about cosmetics and personal care to come in, learn on their feet, and get it done!
THIS IS A HYBRID SCHEDULE-SOME OFFICE DAYS ARE REQUIRED BURBANK, CA.
WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE:
Oversees new product development including initiation/conception to formulation, including completion, first delivery & launch
Source primary & secondary packaging as well as formulas
Source raw ingredients, materials and/or manufacturing suppliers
Oversees artwork requests for primary and secondary packaging with graphic design team
Create and maintain tracking spreadsheets (cost of goods, project status, bill of materials, spec sheets, etc.)
Update various departments with new or revised product information
Perform worldwide research to help identify emerging technologies/innovation & trends in packaging, ingredients, formulations and products
Identify competitive strengths and weaknesses and opportunities that arise in various categories the brand can compete in
Proactively analyze worldwide consumer feedback and competitor activity both in mass and prestige categories
Coordinate SKU setup, Purchase Orders, system changes, etc requests for new & existing products
Collaborate with cross functional teams (design, copywriting/marketing, legal, supply chain and regulatory) for product launch strategies and execution
Lead product presentations for new product launches
Reinforce User Group process by serving as a backup as needed
Work with customer service liaisons to ensure customer service agents are ready for product launches – this includes submitting a product spec sheet for proper training
Attend industry based trade shows as needed
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
1-3 years previous development experience in beauty or skincare
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field
Excellent project coordination and tracking skills
Knowledge of formulation, ideally in skincare is preferred but not required
Proficient in spreadsheets (both Microsoft Excel and Google Docs)
Strong desire to succeed
Thrives on solving complex problems
Must be able to work quickly, take initiative, track the status of items, and be resourceful while working independently under the Product Development Manager
Energetic, self-motivated, and the ability to act with a sense of urgency, intensity and integrity
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Flexible work arrangements available for most positions
Highly valuable employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
Generous matching 401K & 401k Roth plan
Unlimited room for growth and results-based pay increases
Highly interactive, challenging work with a talented, diverse, passionate team
Generous PTO and sick leave
City Beauty® is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you are passionate about beauty and skincare, thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, City Beauty® just might be the place for you.
Company Description
City Beauty is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their most beautiful life. We create cutting edge beauty and skincare products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most - our customers.