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Assistant Product Manager, Product Development is expected to assist in the development of company products especially hair appliances, research and analyze the current market trends, and communicate and manage with various vendors. S/he will be responsible for creating and revamping current/future product lines, which includes managing the product throughout the product lifestyle: gathering, prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining product vision, and working closely with vendors to deliver winning products. This position will work with various different teams to implement strategic planning and display, and to ensure that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

 

Job Description:

Idea Generation and Market Research

Analyze consumer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to develop product strategies for new product development.

Conduct market research (primary data) through retail store visits and tradeshow attendance to understand the current market trends and competitor activities.

Conduct surveys and focus group interviews to gain insight into consumer thoughts and feelings.

Analyze the company data (sales, COG, margin, return etc.) and POS (AC Nielson, Key Account, etc.) to identify the opportunities and problems and evaluate performance.

New Product Development

Manage product developments from the beginning to the end of the development lifecycle.

Identify key product concepts, finalize product details, packaging & display type, managing timelines on product development, testing, production, and launching date.

Develop, edit, and approve all materials in product marketing sheet, display POP, education video, etc., ensuring legal requirements are met for product name and claims.

Open DSR for display development for products.

Open CSR for artwork development for products and display POP

Conduct internal and external product testing, filter out the results for product claims and development direction, and restructuring product claims.

Open QSR for product compliancy assuring that all ingredient requirements are fulfilled.

Managing and reviewing all samples, tracking of components, ingredient, formula, and color attribute.

Provide the company’s Internal Departments with product training (education) for new items.

Current Product Management

Manage product lifecycle by modifying the product’s quality and performance, as well as modifying the marketing mix (price, promotion, distribution channel).

Responsible for all major and minor defect issue of the current item, and find a solution

Analyze company sales data and provide a solution for overstock items

Make a decision and take action for item discontinuation and suspension

Vendor Management

Responsible to source vendors, or open projects with current vendors

Negotiating with vendors on new product price, COG targets, and timing for full turnkey assembly and request quotation based on estimated forecasting and MOQ

Request new product inquiry to vendor including target container and price.

Request product pre-production sample to vendor

Others – Office Administration

Coordinate Team Events, Meetings, etc. and prepare meeting recaps.

Manage team office supply and restocking the showroom.

Qualifications:

3+ year experiences in beauty or fashion industry

Strong passion/interest in the beauty and fashion industry; eager to find new trends and develop concepts

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Business related

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Excellent interpersonal and people skills

Ability to handle multiple projects and operate them successfully with ambiguous guidelines in a fast-paced working environment

Must be a self-starter, highly self-motivated and have the drive to take the initiative

Well organized and detail-oriented

Ambition, strong work ethic, and willing to learn

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Travel: up to 10%

In this role, you’ll craft well-designed web pages, interactive elements, and digital brand assets that effectively communicate our cutting-edge AI technology to diverse audiences.

You’ll collaborate with the design team, Marketing, Communications, and other departments to translate complex concepts into visually appealing and user-friendly web experiences. Your expertise in CMS platforms, responsive design, and interactive development will be crucial in creating digital assets that inform, inspire and engage our target audiences.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop responsive web experiences using Webflow and other CMS platforms while maintaining brand consistency and user experience standards

Create and manage reusable components and templates within our CMS to ensure efficient content updates and site maintenance

Design coherent user flows and information architecture for web experiences, thinking through the complete user journey including how users arrive at pages, what actions they can take, and their logical next steps

Develop rapid prototypes to communicate design concepts, being comfortable with quick iterations based on feedback

Collaborate with other designers, content teams, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive user experiences

Document web design standards and best practices to maintain consistency across digital properties

Create wireframes and transform them into high-fidelity designs by leveraging existing components and patterns, while knowing when to introduce new components to meet specific needs

You may be a good fit if you:

Have 5-7 years of experience in web design with a strong portfolio demonstrating responsive, CMS-driven websites

Have experience working within content management systems and understand their constraints and possibilities

Are proficient in low-code platforms such as Framer and Webflow

Possess strong knowledge of UX/UI patterns and best practices for creating intuitive user experiences

Can implement established UI patterns and design systems consistently across websites

Possess working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript to effectively extend platform functionality when needed

Can effectively interpret user research to inform design decisions

Have experience with A/B testing and using metrics to optimize design solutions

Take a systematic approach to design, with an understanding of component-based design systems

Can independently drive projects while seeking feedback and brainstorming cross-functionally

Demonstrate a strong commitment to accessibility standards and universal design principles

Understand responsive design principles

Hold to a standard of design without being a perfectionist, balancing quality with efficient delivery

Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The expected salary range for this position is:

Annual Salary:

$230,000 – $260,000 USD

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Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain following hire appropriate CDL and obtain clean driving record to drive trucks. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.