Assistant Product Developer

Location: North York, ON (Hybrid, 4 days on-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract, potential to extend 
Compensation: $30/hour
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and employment references required 

About the Opportunity
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and passionate about bringing new products to life? We're looking for an Assistant Product Developer to join a collaborative team within the beauty and retail industry, supporting the development and launch of exciting consumer products.

In this role, you'll work closely with experienced product developers, gaining hands-on exposure to everything from product samples and packaging to beauty trends and vendor collaboration. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a team environment and wants to build their product development experience.

What's In It for You
• Join a small, supportive and collaborative team
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Build your knowledge of beauty trends, packaging, quality assurance and vendor relationships.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll organize, log, photograph and track product samples, ensuring accurate documentation and supporting quality assurance release processes.
• You'll coordinate packaging artwork reviews, proofread product copy and follow up on revisions and approvals.
• You'll support product briefs, gather specifications and ingredient information, and help maintain product documentation.
• You'll research emerging beauty trends, competitor products and consumer preferences to support product development initiatives.
• You'll prepare presentations, trend reports and supporting materials for the product development team.
• You'll participate in vendor meetings, capture action items, track deliverables and follow up to keep projects moving forward.
• You'll coordinate product images and digital assets to support accurate and timely product launches.

Skills and Qualifications
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in product development, project coordination, merchandising or a related field is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Science, Product Development or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading and copy-editing skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel and basic PowerPoint skills, with the ability to prepare clear, organized presentations.
• Strong communication, research and coordination skills, with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• An interest in beauty, fashion or consumer products. Previous industry experience is an asset but not required.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.