New Product Development Assistant Croydon, England
Job description
Tropic Skincare is an established, multi-award-winning, plant-powered, clinically proven, natural skincare company on a mission to create a healthier, greener, and more empowered world. This powerful drive to make a positive impact has seen Tropic grow from our founder and CEO, Susie, selling jam jars of Body Smooth at Greenwich Market, to one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty businesses.
Our products are freshly made at our Surrey HQ, with ingredients sustainably sourced from tropical regions around the world, and certified vegan, cruelty-free and CarbonNeutral®. We also donate 10% of our profits to worthy causes such as building schools and planting trees, positioning ourselves as a socially responsible company whose mission extends beyond business.
Healthier. Greener. More empowered – that’s the Infinite Purpose behind everything we do at Tropic. There’s just one thing we’re missing, you!
New Product Development Assistant
As a New Product Development Assistant , you will play a crucial role in supporting Tropic's NPD team in bringing our next generation of innovative, naturally derived, and cruelty-free products to market!
You'll work closely with our formidable R&D team to develop new formulations, conduct research, and test products whilst working cross-departmentally with our Marketing, Creative, Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure the successful development and launch of all new skincare and cosmetic products that align with our brand values and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the NPD team to assist in the creation and execution of new product concepts, from ideation to formulation and packaging.
- Conduct market research and consumer insight analysis to identify emerging trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences to inform product development strategies.
- Assist in coordinating and managing product development projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Work closely with the formulation team to test and evaluate product prototypes, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Assist in evaluating raw materials, packaging components, and suppliers to ensure they meet quality, sustainability, and ethical standards.
- Create and maintain accurate documentation for product specifications, ingredient lists, and formulation details.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop product names, descriptions, and other marketing materials that effectively communicate product benefits and features.
- Assist in coordinating product testing, including stability, safety, and efficacy tests, and track results.
- Support the quality control team in reviewing and addressing any quality issues during the product development process.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in skincare and cosmetics to contribute innovative ideas to the NPD process.
About You
- A genuine passion for all things skincare and beauty!
- A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biology, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a product development role within the beauty or skincare industry is a plus.
- Prior experience in colour cosmetics product development is essential.
- Experience in make-up artistry is highly desirable.
- Strong passion for skincare and cosmetics, with a keen interest in natural and sustainable products.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards in skincare and cosmetics.
Tropic's Delights
- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- 24/7 well-being support through Spill.
- Pension Scheme provided by Nest.
- Your very own ABC Skincare Collection, created for you, by you when you join Tropic.
- 50% Family & Friends discount.
- Generous annual product allowance.
- Free Breakfast Bar.
- Access to discounts with a wide range of retailers.
- Regular social events including summer and end of year parties.
- Spontaneous employee well-being treats.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Hybrid working for office colleagues (3 days per week onsite at Tropic HQ).
Additional
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
- Our office is conveniently located just 3 minutes’ walk from Beddington Lane Tram stop, which is connected to East Croydon and Wimbledon - both 20 minutes away. Approx. 30 to 35 minutes travel time from South / South West London.
- On-site parking is available.
- Position available immediately.
- Starting salary from £30,000 per annum.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
