Product Associate Product Development/Management

About the Role

The Product Associate supports product development and product management activities within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories. This role assists with new product development, market and competitive research, retailer communication, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development Support (40%)
• Support the development of new products within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories.
• Coordinate development timelines, samples, approvals, project documentation, and product information.
• Support product line extensions, product updates, and portfolio maintenance activities.
• Track project milestones and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Assist Product Management with assigned projects from concept development through launch readiness.
• Market Research, Consumer Insights & Administrative Support (25%)
• Conduct market research to monitor consumer trends, competitive products, retailer activity, and industry developments.
• Compile and analyze competitive product information, pricing, packaging, claims, and promotional activity.
• Gather customer, retailer, and market feedback to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Prepare research summaries, competitive reviews, and product-planning materials.
• Maintain product files, competitive databases, development trackers, and project documentation.
• Vendor & Technical Development Support (15%)
• Support communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and development partners regarding samples, specifications, quotations, and product inquiries.
• Collect technical documentation and development information from internal and external partners.
• Coordinate product samples and support technical development activities with R&D and other stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Project Coordination (15%)
• Coordinate project activities among Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support project meetings, maintain trackers, document decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and product information for internal stakeholders.
• Retailer & Business Support (5%)
• Support retailer communication and follow-up in coordination with Product Management and Sales.
• Gather retailer requirements, product-information requests, assortment updates, and competitive insights.
• Prepare retailer presentation materials, product information sheets, submissions, and ad hoc business reports.
• Support line reviews and respond to retailer-related requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
• Experience: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field
• Skills: Learning Quickly, Self Motivation
• Languages: Korean
• Certifications: Not Applicable

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority
• Paid Holidays

Additional Workplace Offerings

• Annual Bonus Plan
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room
• Summer Fridays
• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Relocation Support for New Hires
• Work Anniversary Recognitions
• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• License/Certification Reimbursements
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card
• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)
• Vehicle Perks