What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shade Development Coordinator position at ODDITY?
About ODDITY:
ODDITY is a consumer-tech company which builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt offline dominated beauty and wellness categories. The company serves over 40 million users with its AI-driven online platform, deploying data science to identify consumer needs, and developing solutions in the form of beauty and wellness products. ODDITY owns the brands IL MAKIAGE, Methodiq, and SpoiledChild.
Our continued success is a result of our winning mindset combined with unparalleled physical & tech products. We have made significant investments in data science, AI, computer vision, and biotechnology to identify consumer needs and develop solutions in the form of tech and wellness products. Our proprietary computer vision technology allows smartphone cameras to capture hyperspectral wavelengths of light beyond the capability of the human eye. In 2023, ODDITY acquired Revela—a biotech start-up that uses AI-based molecule discovery to bring next-generation, proprietary ingredients to the beauty & wellness market.
ODDITY operates with business headquarters in New York City, an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel, and a biotechnology lab in Boston. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, agile, and offers every team member the opportunity to drive a big impact.
The opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Product Development Coordinator to join us as we build our fourth brand in the beauty and wellness category 100% in-house. In this role, you will work closely with our leadership team to bring the Brand 4 product line to life. This position is with our shade development team, helping to develop, evaluate, and finalize several full shade ranges across different products. This role involves two components: in-office work and on-site work at our partnering labs’ facilities (please note this entails international travel up to 50%).
What you will do:
- Collaborate with teams across the organization, including product development, marketing, and technology, to support the execution of product initiatives
- Liaise with several parties, including Oddity’s shade team, partnering labs’ teams, modelling agencies, etc. to ensure smooth project execution
- Work alongside senior team members to help implement the company’s development objectives through data tracking and operational support
- Conduct in-depth testing of developed shades, communicating key findings to leadership and key partners, both in-office and at partnering labs
- Track and manage all samples, submissions, and feedback, ensuring accurate labeling, timing, and communication with lab partners.
- Communicate with modeling agencies, prepare models for testing, and maintain accurate records of the shade assigned to each model
- Prepare new submissions for testing, produce clean swatches, and be prepared to reprioritize at a moment’s notice
- Support makeup artist preparation by clarifying application standards, checking placement/blending, and assisting hands-on as needed.
- Learn shade development process end to end—must be able to jump into any role when needed
Who you are:
- A recent graduate (class of 2024 or 2025) with an excellent academic record and a demonstrated ability to think rigorously and logically
- Exceptionally organized and strong attention to detail
- Strong ability to multitask across multiple high-priority projects at once
- Strong analytical skills with a bias for insights and results
- High level of individual ownership and personal accountability, with a mindset of getting things done
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage many different stakeholders both internally and externally
- High willingness to learn and ability to constantly problem solve
- Must be willing to travel internationally; expect international travel 1-2 weeks per month during active shade development projects, with potential for up to 3 weeks per month at peak times
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000