Product Development Coordinator

Milani Cosmetics is built on a simple belief: beauty should feel exceptional, every day. For more than 20 years, that principle has guided the brand's mission to raise the standard of mass beauty. Working with trusted suppliers in Italy, South Korea, the US and beyond, Milani creates formulas with premium ingredients, rich pigments and meticulous detail; products designed to exceed expectations.

Today, Milani has built a cult following as the #7 U.S. mass color cosmetics brand, the third fastest- growing brand and the only independent brand in the top 10. Milani is known for its best-selling Baked Blush, crafted through a unique baking process on Italian terracotta tiles, along with Make it Last Setting Spray Original, the #1 ranked mass setting spray. The brand’s products feature premium skin-loving ingredients and technologies such as guava fruit extract, blue algae, chamomile, glycerin and niacinamide, and all products are proudly cruelty-free. For Milani, what’s inside matters, which is why every product is made with ingredients worthy of the consumers who wear them.

What's Inside is Everything.

Position Summary

The Product Development Coordinator supports the Product Development (PD) team across administrative, operational, and development initiatives. This role plays a critical part in managing product samples, coordinating testing and submissions, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication across cross-functional partners.

This position offers strong exposure to the full product lifecycle and is designed as a growth opportunity within Product Development.

Responsibilities:

Sample & Product Management

• Coordinate and maintain organization of all product samples, including submissions, benchmarks, standards, and competitive references
• Track and manage incoming/outgoing shipments (FedEx and other carriers)
• Maintain accurate sample tracking and documentation in Monday.com

Product Development Support

• Assist with evaluation of shade submissions and production batches, ensuring alignment with standards
• Partner with PD, Quality, and contract manufacturers to communicate feedback, approvals, and revisions
• Support re-order batch reviews to ensure consistency with approved standards

Testing & Submissions

• Coordinate internal and external product testing, including panel testing and lab submissions
• Route samples, track testing status, and compile feedback for PD team review
• Create and manage Sample Request Forms (SRFs) post-formula approval

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and organized digital files for all active projects
• Input product data, codes, and updates across systems (operations, artwork, web assets)
• Attend cross-functional and vendor meetings; capture notes, action items, and follow-ups
• Support weekly PD meetings with detailed tracking of deliverables and timelines

Research & Market Insights

• Assist with competitive analysis, ingredient research, and trend tracking (including social media).

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in product development, preferably within beauty or cosmetics
• Bachelor's Degree
• General knowledge of cosmetic categories (color, skincare, hair, fragrance)
• Experience with project coordination tools (e.g., Monday.com or similar) preferred
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with a sense of urgency
• Resourceful and comfortable working with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Passion for beauty, product innovation, and industry trends
• Strong eye for color and detail (especially for shade evaluation
• Exposure to contract manufacturers or suppliers is a plus

Why Join Milani

• Exposure to end-to-end product development
• Opportunity for career growth within PD
• Collaborative, fast-moving, and innovation-driven environment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k w/ Company Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Vacation Time Policy
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Work Environment / Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday required on site at Milani’s Culver City office location).
• Dog Friendly