Product Development Specialist

About the role

KITSCH is looking for a Product Development Specialist to own and execute product and packaging development operations for assigned consumables. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage documentation, and ensure cross‑functional alignment from brief to launch.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day communication with suppliers, manufacturers, fillers, and packaging vendors.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and follow‑up actions to meet milestones.
• Maintain organized product development files, specifications, fact sheets, and documentation.
• Track projects in Asana, keeping tasks, owners, deadlines, and updates current.
• Review packaging artwork, technical packs, line sheets, and production proofs for accuracy.
• Support pricing updates, quote management, cost negotiations, and margin analysis.
• Collect and verify regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance before production approval.
• Conduct competitor research, cost comparisons, and post‑launch performance reporting.
• Coordinate consumer testing initiatives, compile results, and provide recommendations for product improvements.

Required profile

• Highly organized and detail‑obsessed.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for clear supplier and internal stakeholder interaction.
• Proactive in identifying and escalating risks or issues.

Required skills

• Asana (project management tool)