What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Development Lead position at Red Aspen?
Senior Product Development Lead (Press-On Nails), Full-Time, On-Site
Reports to: Product Development Director
Pay Range: Starting at $65,000
About Us
Red Aspen is a beauty and cosmetics social-selling company dedicated to inspiring women to stand up, stand out, and stand together. We create high-quality, innovative products—including lashes, nail dashes, skincare, and cosmetics—while providing the tools, resources, and community that empower our brand ambassadors to build their own businesses. As the team behind the brand, we are committed to fostering their success through innovation, education, and unwavering support. Proudly female-founded, we are guided by our core values—curious, courageous, fulfilled, and playful—cultivating an environment where creativity thrives, challenges are embraced, and success is shared.
Purpose
The Product Development Senior Lead plays a key role in the success of Red Aspen’s Product Development team by proactively leading the development and execution of consumable, playful, and compelling products within the Press-On Nail category that inclusively support the businesses of all Red Aspen Brand Ambassadors and Affiliates. This role not only manages end-to-end product lifecycles but also supports strategic initiatives, cross-functional program planning, and vendor collaboration to bring innovative press-on nail products to life — on time and on brand.
The Senior Lead is expected to operate with a high level of independence, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and support department leadership in driving efficiency and excellence across product development workflows.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead press-on nail product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring milestones and timelines are met
- Proactively identify and resolve risks or delays across assigned projects
- Manage and maintain all project documentation, timelines, and communications
- Support planning and prioritization of long-term product roadmap initiatives
- Lead project coordination across departments including Creative, Digital Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Finance
- Strengthen vendor relationships and serve as main point of contact for key partners
- Track product orders, samples, and iterations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Improve and maintain tools, templates, and reports to streamline product development processes
- Mentor, guide, and support team members and cross-functional contributors in achieving project goals
- Communicate updates and changes clearly to internal teams and external partners
- Assist department leadership with strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced coursework or certifications in project management, merchandising, or product development a plus
- 3 years of relevant experience in project management, product coordination, or product strategy roles
- Proven ability to lead projects and workstreams with minimal oversight, including coordination of cross-functional teams
- Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding team members or cross-functional contributors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and partners
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail, time management, and prioritization
- Experience with project management tools, product development systems, and collaborative platforms preferred
Salary : $65,000