Product Development Coordinator

Location: On-Site — Santa Ana, CA (this is not a hybrid or remote role)
Compensation: $55,000 – $72,000

About Us
Shameless Snacks makes low-sugar gummy candy that tastes like the real thing. Every bag has 3g of sugar, is packed with fiber, and is vegan and gluten-free. Our sour and fruit gummies are sold on Amazon, DTC, TikTok, and at major retailers across the country.

We’re not a startup hoping something works. We’ve taken better-for-you candy from an idea to retail shelves nationwide and built a brand that consumers love. We move with the speed of a startup: small teams with real ownership and accountability.

This is the place where you’ll see the entire machine: flavor development, formulation, packaging, co-manufacturing, compliance, marketing, marketplace strategy, retail, all in one team. If you want to build and ship a food brand at scale, there is no better place than this.

The Role
We're looking for a Product Development Coordinator to drive new product development for Shameless Snacks. This is a hands-on role at the center of our innovation pipeline. You'll:

• Research new flavor, format, and line-extension opportunities, and evaluate the better-for-you candy category and competitive landscape
• Coordinate with our manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, including overseas partners, on formulation, samples, and production timelines
• Manage sample rounds and taste testing, tracking feedback on flavor, texture, and shelf stability
• Own packaging development with our design team, including nutrition panels, claims, and label approvals
• Track every project timeline from idea to production-ready, and present progress to leadership weekly

You'll be the person who takes a new Shameless product from concept to launch-ready, working directly with the CEO and across our marketing, marketplace, and retail teams from day one.

What You'll Do Everyday

Research New Product Opportunities

• Use tools like Helium 10, Jungle Scout, and similar platforms to identify high-potential SKUs and category opportunities across Amazon, DTC, and retail
• Conduct competitive research — pricing, features, positioning, packaging, reviews, and gaps in the market
• Compile category analyses and present findings to leadership with clear recommendations
• Maintain organized files of benchmarks, specs, market data, and reference materials

Manage the Product Development Pipeline

• Own the product pipeline in ClickUp — Kanban boards, project lists, status updates, and timelines across all active SKUs
• Track all active development projects and keep deliverables on schedule
• Surface blockers early, flag slippage before it becomes a fire, and keep cross-functional teams aligned
• Own the accuracy of project documentation — if it’s in the system, it’s correct and current

Coordinate with Manufacturers & Vendors

• Communicate directly with manufacturers in China on pricing, samples, specs, timelines, and production issues
• Manage the RFQ process: solicit quotes, organize vendor responses, maintain comparison documents
• Coordinate sample shipments, evaluate quality, and manage the feedback loop with manufacturers
• Track compliance documentation and product testing requirements
• Maintain vendor communication logs and track progress across SKUs

Drive Packaging & Design

• Work with the design team on packaging concepts, dielines, and creative assets
• Manage the design approval process — route concepts through stakeholders, collect feedback, push to final approval
• Coordinate with printers and packaging vendors on specs, proofs, and production timelines

Present to Leadership Weekly

• Prepare and deliver a weekly product development presentation to management
• Make sure decision-makers have what they need to make calls — not scrambling for data in the room
• Cover project status, milestones hit, blockers, timeline changes, and key decisions needed
• Distribute meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups — everyone knows what they owe and when

Be the Communication Hub

• Coordinate with designers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal teams to keep every deliverable on track
• Work with external partners on samples, proofs, timelines, and production schedules
• Follow up relentlessly — you are the person who makes sure things get done

Requirements

OU'RE A FIT IF

• You have 2–4 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or product coordination in consumer products, CPG, eCommerce, or DTC
• You’ve worked with overseas manufacturers — ideally in China — and understand the sourcing and production workflow
• You’re experienced with Amazon product research tools (Helium 10, Jungle Scout, or similar)
• You’ve used project management tools daily — ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, or similar
• You communicate clearly in writing and in person — no one has to chase you for updates
• You’ve coordinated across multiple teams or departments (sourcing, design, marketing, external vendors)
• You have high attention to detail — a messy project board or an incorrect spec keeps you up at night
• You’re comfortable presenting to leadership and holding the room accountable on timelines

BONUS POINTS (NOT REQUIRED)

• Experience with packaging development — dielines, print specs, materials, and vendor coordination
• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory documentation (FDA, FTC, EPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of PIM systems or product information management
• Previous experience at a brand incubator, Amazon aggregator, or multi-brand portfolio company
• Experience with retail buyer requirements and retail-ready packaging
• Mandarin (Chinese) fluency

Benefits

• • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Stock option plan so you can share in the value you help build
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Real ownership and autonomy to drive measurable growth
  • Amazing pet friendly office environment

Why Shameless Snacks

• • We operate with speed, ownership, and accountability
  • Ideas move quickly from concept to execution
  • Every team member has direct impact on company growth
  • We value operators who think strategically and execute decisively

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shameless Snacks is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.