Product Development Specialist
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm PST
Contract: 3 to 6 Months with a strong change to be extended to long term
Location: 100% Remote
Payment: Open to be negotiated depending on experience
About Us
We’re an innovative and fast-growing beauty brand focused on creating high-quality skincare products that customers love and trust. We’re looking for a Temporary Product Development Specialist who is passionate about skincare, experienced in end-to-end product creation, and has strong relationships with a network of manufacturers and labs.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can take an idea from concept to shelf, this is the perfect opportunity — with the potential to evolve into a long-term position for the right candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end product development process for new skincare launches — from ideation, formulation, and testing to packaging and production.
- Leverage your existing relationships with manufacturers, labs, and raw material suppliers to drive product development timelines forward.
- Own all aspects of project management — ensuring deadlines, budgets, and product specs are met.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, regulatory, and design teams to align on product positioning, compliance, and go-to-market plans.
- Stay on top of skincare trends, ingredient innovations, and consumer insights to inform product decisions.
- Ensure all products meet regulatory and quality standards across markets (FDA, EU, etc.).
Requirements
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience in product development within the skincare or beauty industry.
- Proven track record of bringing successful skincare products to market.
- Strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturers, labs, and suppliers.
- Deep knowledge of skincare formulation, ingredients, packaging, testing, and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills — able to manage multiple products at once.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passionate about beauty, wellness, and clean skincare innovation.