OUAI is a rapidly growing prestige brand that reflects founder Jen Atkin's simple philosophy – “Life is hard. Looking good should be easy.” Our product line-up categories include hair care, body care, fragrances and supplements. OUAI products are sold domestically at key retailers such as ULTA, Sephora, Target and Kohl's, as well as online at the company website and Amazon. Our products are also sold internationally.

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Coordinator of Product Development to join the OUAI team! Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Development, this position will be critical in supporting the team and help ensure timely execution of tasks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Logging and tracking and organizing formula submissions from Contract Manufacturers as they deliver to OUAI HQ
• Maintain organization and stock of Product Development storage room, assist office manager with incoming packages and supplies
• Distributing formula samples to internal and external testers for thorough formula evaluation
• Partner with Manager and Sr. Manager of Product Development, and Marketing to explore new products concepts and benchmarks
• Help create and manage product briefs to finalize concepts, research and define the products feasibility and development parameters
• Maintain current processes and help enforce new processes as they are created and being implemented (examples: testing protocols, artwork routing/tracking, internal master product trackers)
• Maintain close cross-functional communication with Operations, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure relevant information is being shared efficiently
• Attend meetings with vendors & internal teams, take meeting notes and circulate recap notes 
• Manage artwork briefs for product packaging, routing art files for approval while keeping files organized and tracked
• Research new ingredients, textures, products and packaging to allow for greater innovation
• Have a general understanding the competitive landscape by analyzing ratings and reviews by category, reviewing social media commentary and coordinating with Brand Management on sales analysis by category
• Participate in "Blue Sky" brainstorming sessions
• Partner with Operations team to ensure launches are kept on target and all timelines are accurate
• Support Product Development team to provide answers to the PR & Communications team for press questions regarding formula, ingredients, efficacy
• Monitor and maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones
• Organize and maintain all lab samples, master standards
• Create and manage multiple spreadsheets and checklists that hold key information and keep track of projects and key product information
• This is an in-office position at our OUAI HQ office

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• A Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in Product Development in cosmetics, personal care, lifestyle or related category (preferred) 
• Passion for beauty
• Exceptional organizational skills
• An open mind and endless curiosity to learn
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ever-changing, collaborative environment
• Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint

OUAI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ancestry, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.