Product Development Coordinator

About the Role

Our beauty client, a globally recognized leader in the consumer goods industry, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Product Development Coordinator to support the end-to-end product creation process. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative product launches while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you will serve as a critical partner to the Product Development team-ensuring projects stay on track, resources are well-managed, and communication flows seamlessly across cross-functional stakeholders. You'll play a key role in bringing new products to life from concept through launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with timelines, milestones, and approved standards
• Manage product reformulations and track progress across development stages
• Develop proposals for new product concepts and range extensions

• Maintain and organize development resources, files, and communications for all active and archived projects
• Build and manage a comprehensive library of master samples and competitive benchmarks
• Coordinate sample requests and distribution across cross-functional teams (marketing, creative, etc.)

• Organize product testing groups and collect structured feedback to inform development decisions
• Evaluate and support approval of initial production batches
• Formulate claims testing proposals based on competitive analysis and product positioning

• Serve as a liaison between development managers and external suppliers, ensuring clear communication and follow-through
• Coordinate meetings with vendors and support engagement during key milestones and industry events
• Source and ship benchmark products to suppliers for evaluation

• Track shipments, manage incoming/outgoing product flow, and support daily operational needs of the development team
• Gather product assets (visuals, specs, claims) to support marketing presentations and launch readiness
• Generate new launch reports and maintain documentation to support product lifecycle visibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an office or product development environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with a team-first mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product development, preferably within beauty, CPG, or retail
• Familiarity with product aesthetics, including color evaluation and visual quality standards
• Social media awareness and understanding of consumer trends
• Basic design skills (Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools)

Why This Role is Compelling

• Opportunity to contribute to end-to-end product development and innovation
• Exposure to cross-functional teams across product, marketing, and creative
• Hands-on involvement in launching new products to market
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong learning and growth potential

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's leading brands. Our eligible talent have access to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with company match.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive.

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