The Jewelry Group · 2 days ago
Product Development Associate, Wholesale Jewelry
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expThe Jewelry Group, part of Premier Brands Group Holdings, is a leading global apparel group specializing in jewelry design. They are currently seeking a Product Development Associate to manage the product development process for the jewelry division, focusing on cost negotiation, design integrity, and sample execution.
FashionProduct DesignWholesale
Hiring Manager
Courtney Cambria
Responsibilities
Partner with design and merchandising teams by maintaining product development process for the jewelry division as it relates to cost negotiation, systems, design integrity and sample execution
Responsible for price negotiations without management’s approval
Margin Management, group level
Recommends enhancements to designs and materials that will maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
Order and Tracking of Proto and Sales Samples. Review all proto types and market samples and recommend necessary changes to design to promote exceptional quality
Responsible for resolving technical and quality issues
Negotiates lead times and resolves MOQ
Responsible for accuracy and final approval of Product Profile Sheets
Works closely with design on development ideas
Work closely with vendors/ agent to determine appropriate materials to meet design needs
Ability to make changes to components without altering design integrity in order to meet margin goals
Responsible for sending final approvals to vendors/agent
Communicate daily with overseas agent, design, production and merchandising
Works with custom’s area to determine duty rates
Work closely with visual merchandising team to develop new packaging
Meet Margin Goals
Get Samples for Market
Resolve quality issues
Qualification
Required
3+ yrs related experience
Experience in developing costume jewelry
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to communicate between departments
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must be able to multi task and prioritize work on a continual basis
Self starter
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel
Interpersonal skills a must
Preferred
Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus
Company
The Jewelry Group
The Jewelry Group designs, develops, and sells fashion jewelry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Fran Lukas
Chief Executive Officer
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