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About this R&D Associate role at KISS

KISS · Onsite · USA, NY, Port Washington, HQ

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of current beauty trends to join our R&D team. This role focuses on innovating, designing, and developing next-generation eyelash products, from concept to prototype and production.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth trend research within the beauty and eyelash industry to identify emerging opportunities

  • Brainstorm and develop innovative product concepts, including new lash designs, materials, and applications

  • Design and create new eyelash styles, including hands-on development and iterative improvements

  • Produce physical samples and prototypes for testing, evaluation, and refinement

  • Execute design concepts using lash design tools

  • Conduct product testing and performance evaluation, including quality, usability, and durability

  • Develop prototypes for new technologies, concepts, and product innovations

  • Collaborate closely with product teams, factories, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution

  • Continuously improve existing products through design enhancements and technical upgrades

  • Research and contribute to product patent opportunities, including understanding IP landscape and innovation potential

Qualifications

  • Creative, innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail and strong aesthetic sense

  • Strong interest in false eyelashes, beauty products, and industry trends

  • Experience or exposure to beauty product development is preferred

  • Hands-on ability to design, test, and refine physical products

  • Understanding of product development processes and prototyping

  • Knowledge of product patents and intellectual property is a plus

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Language Requirement

  • Bilingual in Korean and English (required)

Benefits

  • Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority

  • Paid Holidays

Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)

  • Annual Bonus Plan

  • Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room

  • Summer Fridays

  • Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  • Relocation Support for New Hires

  • Work Anniversary Recognitions

  • Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • License/Certification Reimbursements

  • Corporate Employee Discounts

  • Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card

  • Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)

  • Vehicle Perks

Qualification(s):

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Marketing

Work Experience:

Experience Range I: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s):

Collaboration, Communication, Creative Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Market Trend Research, New Product Development, Product Testing, Project Management, Project Schedule, Teamwork

Language(s):

English, Korean

Certification(s):

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is

19.25 - 36.55 USD Hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About KISS

KISS Beauty Group is a global platform dedicated to creating exceptional solutions for effortless beauty. For more than three decades, we have helped transform how people engage with beauty-bringing professional-quality innovation into everyday life and making it accessible to millions of consumers around the world. Today, our brands reach consumers in over 100 countries, inspiring confidence, creativity, and self-expression. At the heart of the group is a simple belief: beauty belongs to everyone. When people feel free to celebrate their own beauty, beauty becomes more meaningful, more joyful, and more inclusive. Kiss Beauty Group brings together a portfolio of beauty brands-including KISS,

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