Product Development Coordinator

  • tarte cosmetics
  • New York, New York, United States
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

tarte is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™, and one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-tested products chock full of healthy ingredients that deliver real results to the everyday woman. tarte is committed to sharing our “good-for-you glamour” philosophy with tartelettes worldwide, with in-store presence in over 7 countries, and online shipping to 150 countries and counting! Passionate and fierce individuals make up the tarte team from our New York City headquarters to the on-the-ground sales team sharing our powerful products and message throughout the U.S. and internationally.

 

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte’s mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock full of vitamins, minerals and formulated without any of the icky stuff like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates and gluten? Do you strive to live a healthy, compassionate and environmentally responsible way of life? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

 

We are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to work directly with tarte’s Product Development team to provide support and maintain efficient operation of the department.

 

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end sample management process: request, receive, label, organize, track, and distribute samples for formulas
  • Support PD team with new product development initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
  • Maintain and organize PD sample libraries, internal formula feedback, photo trackers, and batch trackers
  • Coordinate and prep samples for internal reviews, vendor meetings, market week meetings and pre-launch activities
  • Track and document feedback from internal teams and relay to external vendors
  • Support formula testing, model try-ons, compatibility testing, and internal feedback analysis
  • Manage daily package intake and outbound shipments; send daily package update emails
  • Assist in maintaining project timelines
  • Schedule and attend vendor presentations both in office and at trade shows while responsible for product meeting recaps
  • Help track product performance from development through reorder batches
  • Maintain organization of artwork/photo samples and contribute to image database management
  • Provide administrative support, including travel booking and expense report submission

 

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of full-time experience in beauty, cosmetics, or a related industry preferred (color matching experience preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Familiarity with product samples, submissions, and cosmetics formulas a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and vendor communication
  • Highly proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to evolving priorities
  • Collaborative, team-player mindset with a can-do attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Excel and database tracking tools
  • Ability to travel occasionally and attend in-person meetings or labs as needed
  • Occasional off-hours availability for international calls and lab communication

Our Perks:

  • Salary range: $66,300-66,500 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
  • Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
  • Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
  • Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment