Jewelry Product Development Manager: Lead Launch & Sourcing

Ring Concierge, LLC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k with employer match

Employee discounts on jewelry

Paid time off, religious observance

Descripción de la vacante

Ring Concierge is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to drive development from concept to launch for fine jewelry. You will partner with domestic and international vendors, manage sampling, oversee quality and costing, and keep documentation accurate and timelines on track.

The ideal candidate brings strong jewelry knowledge, exceptional organization, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and a track record of delivering

Formación

• 5+ years in jewelry product development, production, or sourcing.
• DTC experience preferred.
• Experience with overseas vendors preferred.
• Strong interest in jewelry design, materials, and craftsmanship.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with vendors.
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage development projects from concept through production, aligned with approved designs, specs, and timelines.
• Maintain the PD calendar and track milestones and sample status.
• Own PD tools (PD Masterfile, Product Details Decks, product knowledge files) and keep accurate records of styles, revisions, materials, and approvals.
• Coordinate sample requests, revisions, and approvals with domestic and international vendors.
• Own sample shipping, intake, and logs, and prepare samples for internal reviews.
• Review CADs and samples against specs and reference samples, and give vendors detailed feedback on dimensions, construction, materials, and finishes.
• Evaluate samples for workmanship, stone setting, finishing, plating, durability, and wearability.
• Track corrections through final approval, and confirm that specs and documentation are complete for pre-launch sign-off.
• Coordinate packaging requirements for new launches.
• Source gemstones, diamonds, findings, and chain, comparing options on price, availability, lead time, and vendor capability.
• Maintain a materials library and records of approved materials and specs.
• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Operations on launches, providing specs and samples for photoshoots and e-commerce.
• Share regular status updates, and prepare accurate product education and launch materials.
• Use customer feedback, returns, and wear-test data to identify quality issues and implement improvements with vendors.

Conocimientos

Jewelry product development

Vendor management

Organization

Communication

Herramientas

Excel

Google Sheets

Descripción del empleo

Ring Concierge is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to drive development from concept to launch for fine jewelry. You will partner with domestic and international vendors, manage sampling, oversee quality and costing, and keep documentation accurate and timelines on track.

The ideal candidate brings strong jewelry knowledge, exceptional organization, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and a track record of delivering