Product Associate Product Development/Management

Job Description Summary:

The Product Associate supports product development and product management activities within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories. This role assists with new product development, market and competitive research, retailer communication, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project execution.

Job Description:

New Product Development Support (40%)

• Support the development of new products within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories.
• Coordinate development timelines, samples, approvals, project documentation, and product information.
• Support product line extensions, product updates, and portfolio maintenance activities.
• Track project milestones and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Assist Product Management with assigned projects from concept development through launch readiness.

Market Research, Consumer Insights & Administrative Support (25%)

• Conduct market research to monitor consumer trends, competitive products, retailer activity, and industry developments.
• Compile and analyze competitive product information, pricing, packaging, claims, and promotional activity.
• Gather customer, retailer, and market feedback to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Prepare research summaries, competitive reviews, and product-planning materials.
• Maintain product files, competitive databases, development trackers, and project documentation.

Vendor & Technical Development Support (15%)

• Support communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and development partners regarding samples, specifications, quotations, and product inquiries.
• Collect technical documentation and development information from internal and external partners.
• Coordinate product samples and support technical development activities with R&D and other stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Project Coordination (15%)

• Coordinate project activities among Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support project meetings, maintain trackers, document decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and product information for internal stakeholders.

Retailer & Business Support (5%)

• Support retailer communication and follow-up in coordination with Product Management and Sales.
• Gather retailer requirements, product-information requests, assortment updates, and competitive insights.
• Prepare retailer presentation materials, product information sheets, submissions, and ad hoc business reports.
• Support line reviews and respond to retailer-related requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.

Benefits

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Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

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401(k) Savings Plan

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Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority

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Paid Holidays

Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)

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Annual Bonus Plan

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Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room

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Summer Fridays

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Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Relocation Support for New Hires

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Work Anniversary Recognitions

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Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts

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Employee Referral Bonus Program

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License/Certification Reimbursements

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Corporate Employee Discounts

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Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card

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Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)

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Vehicle Perks

Qualification(s):

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

Work Experience:

Experience Range I: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s):

Learning Quickly, Self Motivation

Language(s):

Korean

Certification(s):

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is

19.25 - 36.55 USD Hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.