Jewellery Product Developer

Solomon HR Solution Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Part time

Job summary

Solomon HR Solution Limited, on behalf of a luxury jewelry brand client, invites applications for a Jewelry/Jewellery Product Developer (Contract). You will collaborate with designers to translate sketches into manufacturable pieces and lead the full product development lifecycle, from sourcing to pricing input.

You will manage sampling timelines, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and develop tech packs with BOMs, CAD references, finish specs, and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of jewelry product development experience.
• Knowledge of precious materials (gold, diamonds) and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple SKUs and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate sketches into manufacturable, high-quality jewelry pieces.
• Lead the full product development lifecycle: material sourcing, feasibility assessment, prototyping, cost engineering, and pricing input.
• Manage sampling timelines and coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain tech packs: BOMs, CAD references, finish requirements, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with international jewelry standards (CIBJO, hallmarking) and sustainability commitments.
• Contribute to seasonal line reviews and collection planning.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Cost modeling in Excel

CAD/Rendering (Rhino/Matrices)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design or related field

Tools

Rhino

MatrixGold

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Job description

We, Solomon HR Solutions, are inviting the following talent to join our luxury jewelry brand client:

Jewelry / Jewellery Product Developer (Contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with designers and creative leadership to translate sketches into manufacturable, high-quality jewelry pieces.
• Lead the full product development lifecycle: material sourcing (precious metals, gemstones), feasibility assessment, prototyping, cost engineering, and pricing input.
• Manage sampling timelines and coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams (design, sourcing, production, quality assurance) and external partners (manufacturers, setters, gem suppliers).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including detailed specifications, Bill of Materials, CAD references, finish requirements, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with international jewelry standards (e.g., CIBJO, hallmarking regulations), ethical sourcing guidelines, and brand sustainability commitments.
• Contribute to seasonal line reviews and collection planning, balancing core staples, trend-driven pieces, and special editions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of related product development experience within the jewelry sector.
• In-depth knowledge of precious materials (pure gold, 24K gold, platinum, diamonds, colored gemstones) and jewelry manufacturing processes (wax carving, casting, setting, polishing, plating, etc.).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple Stock Keeping Units and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management systems, Excel (for cost modeling), and familiarity with design software (e.g., Rhino, MatrixGold, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages (French, Italian, Mandarin) are advantageous.
• A refined aesthetic sensibility, deep respect for craftsmanship, and unwavering attention to detail.
• Understanding of luxury brand values, consumer expectations, and retail dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gemological certification (e.g., GIA Graduate Gemologist, FGA).
• Experience working with European (especially Italian or French) fine jewelry ateliers or suppliers.
• Knowledge of responsible sourcing practices (e.g., recycled gold, Kimberley Process, Responsible Jewelry Council standards).
• Basic CAD or hand-rendering skills.

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