Product Development Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and hands-on Product Development Specialist to support and execute the full product lifecycle from concept to launch across skincare and color cosmetics. This is a practical execution-focused role for someone who can manage day-to-day product development processes, coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors, and ensure products move efficiently from idea to market.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage product development projects from concept initiation to commercial launch
• Coordinate timelines, samples, revisions, approvals, and production milestones
• Track product development calendars to ensure deadlines are met
• Manage product specs, BOMs, claims documents, artwork revisions, packaging files, and launch checklists
• Organize and maintain product development documentation across all stages
• Vendor & Sample Management:
• Communicate daily with labs, OEM/ODM manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Request, track, test, and organize formula and packaging samples
• Manage formula revisions, shade matching, packaging corrections, and quality feedback
• Support cost quotes, MOQ discussions, lead times, and production readiness
• Testing, Compliance & Launch Readiness:
• Cook Coordinate product testing such as stability, compatibility, claim substantiation, clinical, and regulatory documentation
• Support label copy checks, ingredient lists, and packaging accuracy
• Ensure all launch assets are accurate and aligned with internal requirements
• Track deadlines for registration or compliance-related deliverables when required
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Work closely with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Operations, and Demand Planning teams
• Ensure packaging, claims, and launch timing align with go-to-market needs
• Help bridge communication between product, design, and operations teams
• Support product presentations, launch kits, and retailer/customer requests
• Market & Product Research Support:
• Maintain beauty trends, competitor launches, ingredients, and packaging ideas
• Support concept development through product benchmarking and trend research
• Identify innovation opportunities based on market trends and internal needs

Qualifications

• Education(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Marketing, Bachelor of Science (B.S): Chemistry
• Experience Range II: 2 - 4 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field
• Skills: Product Development, Product Marketing
• Languages: Korean