Assistant Manager, Product Development (Hybrid)

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Product Development 

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 

Department: Product Development  

Manager: VP, Product Development 

Who We Are 

Launched by Lady Gaga, Haus Labs is a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand with a mission of spreading kindness, bravery, and creativity. Filled with versatile products that encourage self-expression, this collection boasts high-impact eye makeup, lipsticks, highlighters, and more. Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. 

Overview 

We are looking for a highly engaged, detail-oriented and energetic Assistant Manager of Product Development who thrives in a fast-paced, creative, startup environment. This is a tremendous growth opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at one of the fastest growing global beauty brands. Our ideal candidate has a high desire to deliver excellence, quality and enthusiasm to your work and everything you do. 

What You’ll Do 

This role will be responsible for supporting all stages of the product development process from concept to launch for all core and promotional product initiatives.  

• Support day-to-day formula development: formula and shade submissions tracker, evaluations, panel testing and communicate feedback to contract manufacturing partners with urgency  

• Attend all supplier meetings, prepare agendas and detailed notes to share out following meetings  

• Work closely with NPI/Operations team to effectively communicate project timelines and key milestones throughout development process with PD team  

• Work closely with Packaging team to support cross-functional package development needs  

• Be the point of contact for cross-functional requests from Marketing, Creative, Sales, Education teams and effectively manage communication with PD team as needed  

•  Assist CPO and VP to prepare for key meetings as needed  

• Manage and track safety and clinical testing samples, ensuring study start dates are met and final reports are received 

TREND AND INNOVATION  

• Manage industry trade show and events calendar  

• Request innovation and trend samples from suppliers  

• Track new product launches and competitive samples by category  

• Conduct category trend and market research using various data sources including social listening and create competitive analysis documents to support product ideation  

OPERATIONS SUPPORT  

• Maintain product development tracker with weekly updates. Assist team with setting agendas and next steps with supplier meetings  

•  Support communication with formulation labs to obtain capability, pricing, lead times, specifications, and samples  

•  Request and track all submissions inbound and outbound to Product Development team and manage distribution to cross-functional teams, third party testing labs and distribution partners  

What We Are Looking For 

• At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate. We are seeking driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented with excellent follow-through abilities, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently work with vendors and internal departments while prioritizing workload.  

• High level organizational skills  

• Education – Required: Bachelor’s degree  

• 2-3 years industry experience in a product development role at a beauty brand or contract manufacturer  

• Passionate about makeup and skincare and the beauty industry  

• Broad knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing with all related expertise  

• Ability to travel- Domestic travel, up to 10% 

What We Expect 

• At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate. We are seeking driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration. 

• You’re a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit. 

• You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity.  

• We are seeking HAUSmates who welcome constructive criticism and have an impeccable attention to detail. 

Our Pillars 

ART: We are a creative collective that believes art has the power to shape the future. 

SCIENCE: We unlock innovation using science and artistry. 

KINDNESS: We are a collective community: universal, inclusive and non-binary. 

What We Offer 

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance  

• Paid, Equal Parental Leave for Birth, Non-Birth and Adoptive Parents  

• Flexible time-off policies  

• Cell phone stipend  

• 401(k) 

• Equity 

• Life Insurance  

• FunHaus Event  

Everyone is welcome in our HAUS 

“Baby, you were born this way.” Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual 

orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are 

committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. 

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