Product Developer, Personal Care

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

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Job Title: Product Developer- Personal Care Division

 Location: Onsite 5 days a week at our NYC HQ

Summary:  We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Product Developer to join our Personal Care Division, reporting to the VP of Product Development & Merchandising. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end development process for a range of personal care products, including loofahs, bath sponges, towels, beauty tools, nail tools, and related accessories.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end product development for personal care items including implements, accessories, and liquid formulations from concept through production.


• Partner closely with the design team to review samples, ensuring design intent, functionality, and quality standards are met.


• Communicate detailed sample feedback to vendors and manage the revision process to ensure accurate execution.


• Track and manage sample timelines, ensuring samples are delivered to retail customers in a timely manner.


• Develop and execute packaging design direction, including component selection, materials, finishes, and secondary packaging.


• Collaborate with production team to ensure a smooth transition from development to production, resolving issues as needed.


• Partner with vendors and manufacturers to confirm product feasibility, meet cost targets, and adhere to development timelines.


• Execute packaging design direction, including component selection, materials, finishes, and secondary packaging.


• Source new packaging components, materials, and techniques in partnership with vendors and manufacturers.


• Track development timelines and proactively follow up with vendors to ensure on-time sample delivery for customer meetings and line reviews.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Industrial Design, Packaging, Cosmetics Science, Merchandising, or a related field.


• 3–5 years of experience in product development within personal care, beauty, cosmetics, fashion accessories, or a related consumer goods category.


• Experience managing end-to-end product development from concept through production.


• Knowledge of packaging development, including components, materials, finishes, and secondary packaging.


• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with design, production, sourcing, and sales teams.


• Experience working directly with overseas vendors and manufacturers, providing sample feedback and managing revisions.


• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to track multiple development timelines simultaneously.


• Experience sourcing new packaging components, materials, and production techniques.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document and communicate detailed feedback to vendors.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $75k-$95k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.