Product Innovation Coordinator

PRODUCT INNOVATION COORDINATOR

Iredale Cosmetics is a skincare and mineral makeup company that embraces a holistic approach to beauty. We seek an organized, passionate individual to support the end‑to‑end development of innovative, high‑performance products that align with our values of clean beauty, skin health, and sustainability.

• Beauty enthusiast with genuine passion for Cosmetics, Skincare, and the Clean Beauty movement
• Highly detail‑oriented, excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player, builds strong partnerships across Product Development and external vendors
• Adaptable, proactive, eager to learn, solutions‑focused mindset
• Clear, effective communicator, translates feedback into actionable next steps
• Deeply invested in creating products that reflect the brand’s philosophy and standards
• Self‑motivated, takes initiative, executes responsibilities effectively, works independently
• Able to work from the Great Barrington, MA headquarters approximately two days per week, flexible to be on‑site up to five days per week as needed

• 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
• Assist in compiling market data including category overviews, packaging deep dives, ingredient lists, 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

• 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
• Compile Product Information Files (PIF) for all new product launches: QQ formulas, INCIs, testing documentation, claims, packaging, and batch data
• Request and manage early product and bulk sample needs to support global market readiness
• Maintain brand formula philosophy & blacklist documentation for the PD team

• 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

• Liaise 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

• 3‑5 years of product development experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and understanding of makeup
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with Smart Sheet preferred
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team environment
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated 10%)

Iredale Cosmetics offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and 401(k).

• Position based in Great Barrington office; requires travel by car and plane for business purposes; travel a requirement and expectation, including working on weekends

Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined.

Associate

Full‑time

Marketing, Project Management, and Customer Service

Personal Care Product Manufacturing