Junior Product Developer - Hybrid
9 days ago
Manchester
We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior New Product Developer to join a fast-growing, innovative cosmetics and skincare manufacturer\n\nThis position is ideal for a confident graduate with 1 – 2 years’ experience, ideally working in cosmetics or product development who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll take ownership of projects, influence product direction, and work cross-functionally to deliver commercially successful, on-trend beauty products.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\nLead the end-to-end development of new cosmetic and skincare products, from initial concept through to final approval.\n\nWork closely with the Graphics team to brief, prioritize, and deliver artwork and packaging in line with customer requirements and timelines.\n\nDrive cosmetic colour development, creating and refining ranges based on seasonal trends, customer briefs, and market insight.\n\nManage cosmetic and component sampling, proactively resolving issues and ensuring products meet quality, performance, and aesthetic standards.\n\nReview and evaluate product samples, ensuring all packaging and formulations meet sensory expectations and are fit for purpose.\n\nEnsure all new products meet customer briefs, commercial targets, and regulatory requirements, working closely with technical team.\n\nCoordinate product development activities with UK-based teams and overseas suppliers, particularly the China team.\n\nPlay an active role in design briefings involving NPD, Technical, Merchandising, and Graphics teams.\n\nAct as a key point of contact for the China team, resolving queries and ensuring clear, timely communication throughout development.\n\nCreate and manage accurate product costings to support customer quotations, negotiating savings and efficiencies where possible.\n\nSupport project planning and provide cover for Project Management responsibilities during team holidays when required.\n\nSkills & Experience:\n\nExperience in New Product Development within cosmetics, skincare, or a related beauty category.\n\nStrong understanding of products, packaging, and current industry trends.\n\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.\n\nHighly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\n\nConfident communicator, able to build strong working relationships across departments and with overseas suppliers.\n\nComfortable working cross-functionally with NPD, Graphics, Technical, Merchandising, and international teams.\n\nProactive, collaborative, and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to development.\n\nStrong IT skills, including MS Office and project management tools.\n\n*By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us*\n\nPlease be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.\n\nTagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily