About Us

AX Beauty is the beauty division of American Exchange Group, dedicated to creating and curating innovative, trend-driven beauty products that resonate with today’s diverse consumers. With a portfolio of owned and licensed brands, we bring a fashion-forward, retail-savvy approach to the beauty space—merging industry insight with bold creativity and smart strategy.

At our corporate headquarters, the AX Beauty team is made up of passionate professionals across product development, marketing, sales, and operations. We collaborate closely to build brands that are both meaningful and marketable—always with an eye on quality, performance, and consumer relevance.

This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas move quickly from concept to shelf. If you're energized by innovation, thrive in a collaborative culture, and want to be part of shaping what’s next in beauty, AX Beauty is the place to grow your career.

Visit our website at https://axbeauty.com/

Location: 4 days onsite in NYC, 1 day remote  

Position Summary

As a Global Development Specialist, you will support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring AX Beauty’s portfolio remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with evolving market trends. This role is responsible for executing and coordinating development activities from initial concept through commercialization, partnering cross-functionally to drive timely, cost-effective product launches. 

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure all new products meet brand standards, consumer expectations, and business objectives- while adhering to project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the Global Development Manager in the development of new products from ideation to launch, ensuring timelines, budget and objectives are met
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to ensure all stakeholders identify sample objectives and understand key project plan deliverables

• Supports the maintenance of project plan through Monday.com, identifies resource needs, management of project schedules and milestones to ensure on time execution and delivery of product programs
• Help support the management of multiple development projects simultaneously adjusting priorities as needed. Works proactively to communicate and solve challenges that occur throughout the projects
• Provide regular updates and reports to Global Development Manager and Senior Management on cost improvements and new product development programs.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Works with suppliers to develop and ensure timely delivery of engineering samples, pre-production samples and production samples
• Help develop product specifications, component standards, build and validate BOM’s, and fill and assembly instructions
• Data entry into program cost sheet to ensure margin targets are met and properly communicated to business stakeholders
• Support product and customer compliance – product/labeling/package

• Support dual / multiple sourcing efforts for assigned projects at the lowest total acquisition cost and lead or support Global Development Manager to achieve identified targets

• Report and address supplier performance issues promptly to Global Development Manager
• Help monitor quality control processes to minimize defects and ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with the quality assurance/regulatory team to establish and maintain product quality standards
• Attend and participate in both internal & external business partner meetings
• Provide support across additional projects and initiatives as needed

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or a combination of Education and Relevant Experience
• 2-4 years proven experience in sourcing, packaging development, and/or project management, preferably with a focus in the beauty industry
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Highly skilled in time management
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Work Environment

This position is a regular full-time position in an office and/or home office environment. Working overtime may be required to meet the demands and deadlines associated with the position. Occasional travel by plane and/or car may be required.

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 $67k-$70k 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.