Launched by Lady Gaga, Haus Labs is a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand with a mission of spreading kindness, bravery, and creativity. Filled with versatile products that encourage self-expression, this collection boasts high-impact eye makeup, lipsticks, highlighters, and more. Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.
Overview
We are looking for a highly engaged, detail-oriented and energetic Assistant Manager of Product Development who thrives in a fast-paced, creative, startup environment. This is a tremendous growth opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at one of the fastest growing global beauty brands. Our ideal candidate has a high desire to deliver excellence, quality and enthusiasm to your work and everything you do.
What You’ll Do
This role will be responsible for supporting all stages of the product development process from concept to launch for all core and promotional product initiatives.
Support day-to-day formula development: formula and shade submissions tracker, evaluations, panel testing and communicate feedback to contract manufacturing partners with urgency
Attend all supplier meetings, prepare agendas and detailed notes to share out following meetings
Work closely with NPI/Operations team to effectively communicate project timelines and key milestones throughout development process with PD team
Work closely with Packaging team to support cross-functional package development needs
Be the point of contact for cross-functional requests from Marketing, Creative, Sales, Education teams and effectively manage communication with PD team as needed
Assist CPO and VP to prepare for key meetings as needed
Manage and track safety and clinical testing samples, ensuring study start dates are met and final reports are received
TREND AND INNOVATION
Manage industry trade show and events calendar
Request innovation and trend samples from suppliers
Track new product launches and competitive samples by category
Conduct category trend and market research using various data sources including social listening and create competitive analysis documents to support product ideation
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Maintain product development tracker with weekly updates. Assist team with setting agendas and next steps with supplier meetings
Support communication with formulation labs to obtain capability, pricing, lead times, specifications, and samples
Request and track all submissions inbound and outbound to Product Development team and manage distribution to cross-functional teams, third party testing labs and distribution partners
What We Are Looking For
At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate. We are seeking driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented with excellent follow-through abilities, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently work with vendors and internal departments while prioritizing workload.
High level organizational skills
Education – Required: Bachelor’s degree
2-3 years industry experience in a product development role at a beauty brand or contract manufacturer
Passionate about makeup and skincare and the beauty industry
Broad knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing with all related expertise
Ability to travel- Domestic travel, up to 10%
What We Expect
At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate. We are seeking driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.
You’re a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity.
We are seeking HAUSmates who welcome constructive criticism and have an impeccable attention to detail.
Our Pillars
ART: We are a creative collective that believes art has the power to shape the future.
SCIENCE: We unlock innovation using science and artistry.
KINDNESS: We are a collective community: universal, inclusive and non-binary.
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid, Equal Parental Leave for Birth, Non-Birth and Adoptive Parents
Flexible time-off policies
Cell phone stipend
401(k)
Equity
Life Insurance
FunHaus Event
Everyone is welcome in our HAUS
“Baby, you were born this way.” Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are
committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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