Associate, Product Development

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

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority Paid Holidays Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.) Annual Bonus Plan Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room Summer Fridays Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Relocation Support for New Hires Work Anniversary Recognitions Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts Employee Referral Bonus Program License/Certification Reimbursements Corporate Employee Discounts Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.

e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support) Vehicle Perks Qualification(s): Education(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Required) 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. Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc.

, or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.