Product Development Coordinator

Markham, ON

Job Title: Product Development Coordinator

Department: Product Development

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: Director of Product Development

We have inspired the industry with our award-winning cosmetics services since 2004. We embrace research and innovation - ceaselessly bringing advanced cosmeceutical technologies and ingredients into our creation.

We take pride in our innovation, expertise, and excellence in creating the finest cosmetic formulas and packaging solutions for our clients. We partner with the world’s top leading cosmetics companies in providing full integrated turnkey solutions. We value and respect individuality and personal initiative where all employees can develop, grow, and achieve their career goals.

Join us and be the sparkle of our team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with briefs, organize submissions, track evaluations and feedback, and provide insights based on your knowledge of the cosmetics or health products, ingredients, and trends.
• Review incoming client briefs to recommend the correct products by understanding the client blacklist & specifications of the brief.
• Support sales activity with innovative development to optimize sales and profit.
• Assist in creating and developing core range of products from inception to production.
• Research new beauty trends to develop new cosmetics products & innovations that are ground breaking in the beauty industry.
• Work closely with the Research and Innovation Department by providing constructive feedback to ensure the formula is presentable to the clients.
• Analyze and follow through with changes in materials and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate and maintain all documentation associated with each project.
• Coordinate fulfillment of sample requests from sales team.
• Create presentations to support new projects and concept ideas for trade shows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of product development experience in the beauty industry, ideally in skincare or color cosmetics
• Knowledge of the beauty market and a passion for products, ingredients, and how they work
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs, compliance, and required testing within the beauty industry (preferred but not required)
• A strong understanding of color
• Experience in cosmetics manufacturing is an asset
• The ability to think strategically and proactively are crucial, as well as being able to excel in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with impeccable organizational and time-management skills
• Post-secondary education required. Courses in business, cosmetics management, cosmetics science, chemistry, sales or marketing are an asset
• Superior problem-solving skills

We care for our employees:

• Convenient public transit (bus stop right outside the facility)
• On-site free parking
• On-site gym
• Employee health benefits
• Corporate discount program
• Group Retirement Saving Plan / Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (GRSP/DPSP)

Please Note: We thank you for your interest, please forward a copy of your resume today. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.