Product Development Coordinator - Glossier

Overview

We are a people-powered beauty ecosystem, leveraging unique and engaging online and offline experiences as well as consumer participation to fuel our growth.  In 10 years, we have built an iconic brand that has revolutionized how consumers, and how the industry, think of beauty. The foundational DNA of our brand is resonant across generations, timeless, and ripe for building upon. Our next step is to bring Glossier to more people in more places.  We are inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, discerning, and results-driven.

The Product Development Coordinator will support key development milestones and help drive the product development process from concept to execution. In partnership with their manager, this role will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of development, ensuring alignment with Glossier’s formulation and brand guidelines. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Product Development.

Six Month Expectations 

Launch Development 

• Support the Product Development Senior Manager on the key milestones for Skincare, Complexion & Holiday.  
• Partner closely with Packaging, Creative, R&I, and Product Marketing to create a holistic product experience that engages Glossier’s new and repeat customers.
• Successfully collaborate cross-functionally and with external cosmetic manufacturers regarding product briefs, formula feedback, claims, artwork, and regulatory deliverables with manager guidance. 
• Lead competitive analysis for new launches within Skincare, Complexion, and Holiday categories, ensuring launches are both relevant and competitive in the marketplace.
• Support Product Development PLM, Monday, and other systematic deliverables for Skincare, Complexion, and Holiday categories. 
• Lead claims list development for all Skincare, Complexion, and Holiday programs, creating compelling and innovative claims language in partnership with R&I and regulatory.
• Maintain up-to-date, clear storage and tracking systems for the Skincare, Complexion, and Holiday categories: Active projects, product historical, brand historical, and standards.

Innovation Tracking

• Actively participate in vendor innovation presentations, managing the capture of detailed notes and samples, and the ongoing vendor innovation catalog. 
• Lead the development and maintenance of efficient storage and tracking systems for physical samples and digital support information.
• Lead and curate a Bi-monthly competitive report tracking relevant new launches, purchasing, and evaluating key competitive products, and reporting on insights to inspire new learnings and applications.

Team Support

• External meeting preparation trays and product send-outs, coordinating with the Product Team to ensure all items are prepared and labeled correctly.
• Supports the coordination of samples for cross-functional team distribution. 
• Collaborate in the maintenance of the Product Team’s physical and digital spaces.

Twelve+ Month Expectations 

• Support 2-3 low-complexity programs, leading them through all product development milestones from end to end to gain a deeper understanding of the development process in partnership with their manager.
• With support from the manager, partner with external partners at lab and production scales, working on new and existing formulas. Attend select pilot/production scale-ups to help ensure optimal translation and quality.
• Lead all the competitive analysis to help support the development for Skincare, Complexion, and Holiday programs, creating compelling and innovative claims language in partnership with R&I and regulatory.

Qualifications 

• 2 years of relevant work experience in beauty product development
• Experience building strong relationships with domestic and international vendors
• Passionate about skincare, makeup and the beauty industry
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Is a self-starter, able to take initiative, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organization and presentation skills
• Attend meetings internal and external as needed including but not limited to retailer presentations, trade shows, labs, factories, etc.
• Domestic and international travel is required

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum compensation range for this position:

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is $68,000 - $88,000There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.
• Full-time positions are also eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package that include medical health insurance, 401K, equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, Paid Time Off, Short Term and Long Term Disability leave, and a range of other benefits.
• Learn more at the Glossier Career page.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. 

NOTE: Glossier requires all newly-hired employees whose job responsibilities require them to work from a Glossier office or retail location or require them to travel, work in person with vendors or others or participate in creative productions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Glossier is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state or local law.

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