Product Development Assistant

Cocomint Inc. is the parent company of cocomintbeauty, the #1 Tik Tok Shop for Asian Beauty in the United States. Cocomint Inc. is the retail arm of an Asian goods wholesale company and was founded in 2023.

We are passionate about skincare innovation, and recognize how beauty products can play an important role in an individual's life. Having sold over 1 million Asian beauty products on Tik Tok Shop and initiated several viral trends in the Tik Tok beauty space, we are looking to constantly push the envelope of what is possible in the intersection of Asian Beauty technology and Western sensibilities.

Cocomint is also a Tik Tok Shop Partner (TSP) that specializes in helping Korean Beauty and lifestyle brands scale on the platform.

The Product Development Assistant supports the end-to-end development of new beauty and personal care products—from ideation and sampling to production handoff. This role works closely with manufacturers, sourcing partners, creators, and internal teams to ensure projects move forward smoothly and meet brand expectations for quality, timelines, and cost.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a Product Developer role and learn the full lifecycle of beauty product creation. Travel may be required for this position.

• Assist in the development of new products, packaging, and formula selections.
• Request, organize, and track samples from manufacturers.
• Maintain the product development calendar, timelines, and milestones.
• Help prepare spec sheets, project briefs, and documentation.
• Communicate with domestic and international manufacturers regarding samples, revisions, and production updates.
• Track MOQs, pricing quotes, and product capabilities.
• Maintain organized records of correspondences, product data, and testing results.
• Coordinate formula, packaging, and compatibility testing.
• Document feedback, revisions, and changes in product specs.
• Assist with reviewing artwork proofs, labeling requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct competitive research on market trends, pricing, packaging, and new ingredients.
• Prepare mood boards and product inspiration decks when needed.
• Partner with marketing, content, and creator teams to support launches.
• Assist with preparing presentations, line sheets, and internal updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in product development, beauty, e-commerce, sourcing, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, especially with external vendors.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Interest in beauty, skincare, Korean beauty, or consumer products is a plus.
• Health Insurance
• 401K + Matching
• PTO

• Full-time (minimum 40 hours)
• Monday to Friday, hybrid (Wednesday remote)

• $24-28 per hour DOE

Entry level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Retail