Assistant Manager, Product Development
FabFitFun is currently seeking an Assistant Manager, Product Development in our Los Angeles office location.
The Assistant Manager, Product Development executes and manages all phases of the new product development and product reformulation process from concept to consumer. This individual will also partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure product integrity and on trend/on time launch for each initiative within given categories.
About the role:
- Understands fundamentals of all phases of product development and has strong cosmetics category expertise.
- Creates and distributes Product Development Requests, providing specific direction to manufacturers regarding product attributes and expectations.
- Oversees the evaluation and direction of shade and formula submissions from lab to production.
- Keeps records of all submissions, scale ups and standards to ensure consistency throughout the process.
- Works closely with labs to ensure product meets all requirements for appearance, application, wear, texture, usage etc.
- Partner with the packaging companies to develop appropriate delivery system and aesthetic for all products. Review and manage all package submissions.
- Collaborate on the development of key product claims and partner with the testing lab to ensure claims are delivered.
- Leads product and shade name brainstorming activities.
- Manages and leads team through any in-market product issues, working closely with R&D, packaging, Marketing, Production to identify, solve and communicate in an efficient manner.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- College degree in Marketing or Cosmetics development or related field
- Minimum 3 to 5 years product development experience
- Hands on color and skin care product development experience a must
- Ability to translate technical and strategic concepts to “consumer friendly” products
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Creative problem solving skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills required
Bonus:
- Packaging development and sourcing experience
- Skin care PD experience
- Hair care PD experience
- Lifestyle or accessory PD experience
- Wrike and SalesForce experience
Perks:
- Full health care coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Unlimited paid time off
- Stock options for all employees
- 401K
- 12 weeks' parental leave
- Free FabFitFun subscription
- Catered lunch 2x/week
- Kitchen stocked with great snacks and drinks
- Fun, friendly culture that promotes work-life balance