Product Developer - Roadmap Development

Project overview

We are seeking a Product Developer to support the development and launch of innovative beauty and hair care products from concept through commercialization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this individual will help drive product decisions, validate consumer insights, track product performance, and support the successful execution of new product initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending consumer-focused thinking with product development execution and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to bringing new products to market while ensuring a strong customer experience and alignment with business objectives. The Basics

• Duration: 3 month assignment
• Hours per Week: Full-time (40 hours per week expected)
• Location: Onsite in Needham, MA Top 3 Required Qualifications
• Product Development Experience: Experience supporting the development of consumer products from concept through launch, including product testing, evaluation, and cross-functional execution.
• Consumer Research & Analytical Skills: Ability to gather and interpret user feedback, conduct product testing, and use insights to inform product decisions and improvements.
• Cross-Functional Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage timelines, track issues, and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment. Other Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 1+ years of product development experience, preferably within consumer goods, beauty, personal care, or related industries
• Experience conducting consumer or user research through testing, surveys, interviews, or product evaluations
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with SharePoint is a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, rapidly evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits 20% Bonus, paid out in March (last year was paid at 125% and this year will be 150%). 70% of the bonus is tied to company/business performance, 30% personal. 11 Holidays Annually
• 9 (NY Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Product Launch Appreciation Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + Day After, Christmas and 2 Floating (1 cultural & religious observance, 1 volunteer day) PTO is generous and starts with 16 days plus 5 sick days (20 days at year 5-9, 25 at 10 year) and Summer Fridays Benefits: effective day 1 of employment (Vision begins 1st day following month) and key standouts are: Health/Dental/Vision, $300 fitness reimbursement, FSA/HSA, Care.com membership + 5 backup daycare days per year, Tuition Reimbursement, Parental Leave (14 weeks @ 100% pay for birthing parent // 4 weeks @ 100% pay for non-birthing parent), 401 with match, ESPP program, Associate Discounts, referrals and charitable donations programs. 3 Days onsite Hybrid in Needham.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 3 month assignment
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Needham, MA, US
• Rate: 45-48 EUR/h