Product Development Coordinator

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 purchased results in a donation to help communities thrive.

Thrive Causemetics 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. Together, we prioritize a 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Entry level position - Ideal candidate has beauty experience and/or passion and excitement for the beauty category. 1+ years related work experience 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.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.