Product Development Specialist
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
The Role:
KITSCH is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will own and execute key product and packaging development operations for assigned consumables and related initiatives, ensuring clear supplier communication, accurate documentation, and cross-functional alignment. You will be responsible for driving projects efficiently and compliantly from brief to launch. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-obsessed, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced product development environment.
Job Responsibilities and Key Result Areas:
KITSCH is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will own and execute key product and packaging development operations for assigned consumables and related initiatives, ensuring clear supplier communication, accurate documentation, and cross-functional alignment. You will be responsible for driving projects efficiently and compliantly from brief to launch. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-obsessed, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced product development environment.
Job Responsibilities and Key Result Areas:
- Product Development & Supplier Coordination
- Manage day-to-day communication with suppliers, manufacturers, fillers, and packaging vendors.
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure milestones are met.
- Communicate product briefs, specifications, revisions, and approvals clearly and accurately.
- Track outstanding actions and proactively escalate risks, delays, or critical issues.
- Documentation & Project Management
- Maintain organized product development files, specifications, and documentation.
- Create and update product fact sheets and supporting product information.
- Manage assigned projects within Asana, ensuring tasks, owners, deadlines, and updates remain current.
- Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and action items.
- Review packaging artwork, technical packs, line sheets, and production proofs for accuracy.
- Coordinate artwork approvals and routing between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Support packaging artwork copy development and revisions for regulatory and marketing review.
- Ensure packaging assets are approved and delivered according to launch timelines.
- Commercial & Costing Support
- Maintain product development trackers including SKU lists, BOMs, line lists, ETA trackers, and master costing sheets.
- Support supplier pricing updates, quote management, and cost negotiations.
- Investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies with manufacturing partners.
- Assist with margin analysis and product costing initiatives.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Coordinate collection of regulatory documentation from suppliers and manufacturers.
- Verify packaging artwork copy, claims, and product specifications against regulatory requirements.
- Support compliance reviews for retailer and market-specific requirements.
- Escalate compliance risks and documentation gaps before production approval.
- Research, Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct competitor research and product benchmarking analyses.
- Support cost comparison and commercial analysis projects.
- Assist with post-launch performance reviews and reporting.
- Prepare summaries and presentations for leadership review.
- Consumer Testing & Product Feedback
- Coordinate consumer testing initiatives and product feedback programs.
- Manage study setup and logistics through testing platforms.
- Compile results and create executive summaries and recommendations.
- Support product improvement initiatives based on consumer insights.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Development, Design, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support onboarding and process training for new team members as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency and product quality.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in product development, packaging, or a related role within consumer goods, beauty, or personal care.
- Strong operational execution skills — you maintain clean documentation, meet deadlines, and close open loops without being chased.
- Experience managing supplier communications and coordinating cross-functional workflows across teams.
- Familiarity with artwork proofing, tech packs, and packaging approval processes.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for consumer product packaging.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana. Experience with Google Drive or similar file management systems required.
- Experience with consumer research platforms such as Sourcerie is a strong plus.
- Highly detail-oriented with a proven ability to catch errors before they reach production.
- Excellent written communication skills. You send clear, complete, and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative and humble team player who approaches every task with a how-can-I-help attitude.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE...
- Competitive Pay/Benefits
- A dynamic team
- Location: Remote
- An open mind for new ideas
- Growth…growth and some more growth!
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