Product Development Coordinator-- MEHDC

Shift: standard working hours, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Coordinator to support a fast‑paced Product Development team within the beauty and cosmetics industry. This role plays a key part in ensuring product development projects, launches, and daily operations run efficiently from concept through execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is passionate about supporting innovative product launches.

• Provide administrative, organizational, and project coordination support to the Product Development team
• Maintain and organize product development rooms, project libraries, and category shelving
• Manage reformulation activities, ensuring formulas align with approved standards and project timelines
• Coordinate product testing groups and collect feedback to support development decisions
• Organize files, communications, and documentation related to launch items
• Collect and distribute shipments to Product Development managers throughout the day
• Communicate product and formula feedback between internal teams and suppliers
• Schedule and coordinate supplier meetings, including trade show interactions
• Obtain and ship benchmarking products to suppliers
• Support first production batch evaluations and approvals
• Assist in creating proposals for shade ranges and new product initiatives
• Maintain vendor and competitive sampling archives
• Gather assets for marketing presentations, including swatch photos and formula details
• Support claims testing proposals based on competitive research and product opportunities
• Prepare launch reports and manage cross‑functional sample requests for marketing, photoshoots, and meetings

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Proactive, self‑starter mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage timelines and shifting priorities
• Understanding of makeup products and color evaluation

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Social media familiarity required
• Photoshop or Canva experience is a plus
• Onsite role in El Segundo, CA (5 days per week, with up to 2 remote days depending on business needs)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.