PRODUCT INNOVATION COORDINATOR
Iredale Cosmetics is a skincare and mineral makeup company that embraces the holistic approach to beauty developed by our founder, Jane Iredale. The innovative, cutting-edge mineral powder foundation that launched her eponymous cosmetics line, jane iredale, more than 25 years ago was the first to offer healthy skincare benefits in addition to beautiful coverage. jane iredale makeup and skincare is offered through medical offices, fine spas and salons, destination resorts, and professionals in more than 50 countries globally.
We are seeking an organized and passionate individual interested in supporting the end-to-end development of innovative, high-performance products that align with our brand values of clean beauty, skin health, and sustainability.
Skills and Competencies:
- A beauty enthusiast with a genuine passion and curiosity for Cosmetics, Skincare and the Clean Beauty movement
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong partnerships across the Product Development team and with external vendors
- Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn- approaching challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
- A clear and effective communicator who can confidently translate feedback into actionable next steps.
- Deeply invested in creating products that authentically reflect the brand’s philosophy and standards.
- Self-motivated, taking initiative and executing responsibilities effectively, including when working independently.
- Able to work from the Great Barrington, MA headquarters approximately two days per week, with the flexibility to be on-site up to five days per week as needed.
Product Development
- Support end-to-end development of new product launches and product renovations- from initial concept through commercialization- ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with brand strategy.
- Monitor beauty industry trends, innovation, and competitive launches to inform strategic planning and present quarterly insights to cross-functional partners.
- Assists in compiling market data including category overviews, packaging deep dives, ingredient lists and trends, and competitive benchmarking.
- Assist in developing new product briefs, including ingredient research, packaging recommendations, competitive landscape analysis, and claims exploration.
- Catalog and track formula development submissions, evaluations, shade and production batches, and approvals in partnership with contract manufacturers.
Launch Activities
- Coordinate and prepare samples for key launch milestones, including internal reviews, forecasting, cross-functional touchpoints, photoshoots, retailer/distributor presentations, and innovation summits.
- Maintain organized systems for active projects and archives, including product storage, presentation trays, competitive samples, and development materials.
- Manage internal and external testing and research programs including internal surveys, product usage, claims testing plans and costing etc.
- Compile Product Information Files (PIF) for all new product launches including: QQ formulas, INCIs, testing documentation, claims, packaging and batch data etc.
- Request and manage early product and bulk sample needs to support global market readiness.
- Maintain Brand formula philosophy & blacklist documentation for the PD team.
Quality Assurance & Vendor Communication
- Support quality assurance and complaint management by compiling customer feedback and tracking corrective actions on a quarterly basis with the PD team.
- Manage the formula inquiries inbox, including logging requests, coordinating internal alignment, and providing timely responses to stakeholders.
Administrative
- Serve as a liaison between the brand and external partners including packaging vendors, labs, and manufacturers, to ensure accurate and timely communication on formulas, components, and sample needs.
- Coordinate trade show agendas and archive formulas and packaging presentations for ongoing development needs.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Product Development team including managing product orders, logistics and any other project related tasks directed by manager.
