Location:
In Office 5 days/week in LA office
Who We Are:
Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product you purchase results in a donation to help a woman thrive. Thrive is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters.
We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness (e.g. quarterly team retreats, recreational activities, on-site Pilates, wellness room, etc.). Together, we prioritize strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support our rapid growth. The role would be responsible for assisting the Product Development team with a variety of tasks related to new product launches, shade extensions and reformulations. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and highly organized. Looking for an individual who enjoys working on several projects at one given time.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Work with PD team to brainstorm new ideas/concepts
- Attend industry trade and trend shows, conferences and lectures to keep informed of new product and packaging directions and trends
- Present synopsis to team
- Define quality benchmark prototypes
- Participate in brainstorming research sessions and help track our concepts and ideas
- Responsible for organization and maintenance of physical product bins which hold lab and final masters, PPS samples, range boards and other important vendor submissions
- Responsible for maintenance of digital product folders and PIFs including vendor paperwork, formula approvals, test results, product artwork, and other product assets
- Manage product sample receipts and shipping
- Manage batch submission receipts and approvals
- Help coordinate safety testing for product submissions
- Help track milestone dates to ensure all deliverables are provided on time
- Support Product Development team to prep for weekly team meetings; note / agenda keeper
- Help schedule meetings with all vendors (raw ingredients, formulators and packaging)
- Review Product Development related artwork for primary and secondary packaging
- Assist with new product formula submission forms / emails
- Assist with other tasks and projects as needed
Who You Are
- Ideal candidate has beauty experience and/or passion and excitement for the beauty product development category
- 1+ years related work experience in product development and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to internal teams and peers
- Team player mentality with entrepreneurial spirit
- Proficient in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office, and general computer operation
- Must be able to demonstrate an excellent eye for detail
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work as part of a team and complete other tasks, as assigned
Thrive Causemetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The base pay range for this role is $28/hour -$32/hour, with the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.Apply for this job
