We are looking for a Assistant Brand Manager (Innovation) for a beauty brand in NYC!

Pay rate: $38-40/hour based on experience
Onsite 3x/week in NYC
6 month contract (covering MAT leave)

Responsibilities
"  Help create and develop the lip innovation pipeline, supported by Senior Director, including packaging, artwork, shade naming, financial stage gate process management, copy and concept writing
"    Help manage overall global lip portfolio needs; supporting global markets with varying requests and needs related to lip core business portfolio 
"    Assist in creative development of launch assets and dotcom / PDP pages. Briefing and managing agencies and working to bring launch concepts to life through product and model photography 
"    Help manage cross functional partners - interfacing with a wide variety of verticals as point of connection of all parties for innovation. You will interface with cross functional partners including: packaging, R&D, product development, creative agencies, supply chain, global markets, research, finance and legal. 

Required Skills & Experience
"    2-4 years of Beauty industry experience strongly preferred, particularly color cosmetics and innovation.
"    Experience managing end-to-end product innovation and commercialization processes.
"    Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, P&L understanding, and business case development.
"    Strong strategic thinking and ability to analyze market, consumer, and competitive data.
"    Experience working with packaging development and artwork processes.
"    Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
"    Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
"    Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Systems / Tools Proficiency
"    Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite
"    Circana / Nielsen syndicated data platforms (preferred)
"    Project management and workflow management systems
"    Experience with commercialization and artwork approval systems preferred