What you will be doing:
Work collaboratively with product marketing to align on new product launches, lineups, look and feel, shade descriptors, claims, etc.
Review and evaluate formula and shade submissions with the ability to provide detailed and clear feedback to the CM for skincare and color
Sourcing packaging and pairing formula ideas with the best package to enhance performance
Work closely with vendors, CM's and the internal operations team to problem solve any issue that may arise throughout the development process
Ensure all NPD and Product briefs are properly filled out with established product codes, EAN, fill weight, PAO, IL, etc for artwork routing and briefing CMs.
Lead and execute all shade extension development from conceptualization to launch.
Support the team and overall brand with cost saving initiatives and ideas throughout the sourcing and development process
Review and evaluate all batch submissions, PPS, first production, and beginning/middle/end pieces against standards to identify and callout any possible quality issues for skincare and color
Worked collaboratively to review artwork internally before releasing to the vendors, followed by reviewing and approving physical and digital artwork proofs
Manage and execute all product testing including Clinical's, Consumer Perception, Long Wear, Hydration, Tool, RIPT, PCPC, Ophthalmology, etc. for skincare and color.
Research market and competitive trends for new ingredients, technologies, and innovations
Build and maintain strong partnerships with package vendors and CMs
Coordinate all internal sample testing and feedback while ensuring deadlines are met
What will make you stand out:
- 5+ Years of experience doing Product Development for a brand specializing in color
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers
- Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
- Meticulous organization skills
- Proficient in SmartSheets, Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer skills
- Excellent eye for detail
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned
Skills Required
- 5+ years of product development experience for a brand specializing in color
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team player mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Meticulous organizational skills
- Proficiency in SmartSheets
- Proficiency in Google Suite applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- General computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
We’re Changing the Beauty Industry for Good. Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™️: For every product you purchase, we donate to help a woman thrive. We believe changing the world starts with a single ingredient, and that’s why we create vegan, 100% cruelty-free formulas containing proven ingredients without the use of parabens or sulfates. All of our high-performance cosmetics are developed at Thrive Causemetics Lab—we control every step of the product development process, and a large part of it involves you.
