Manager - High Jewelry Product Development & Production

Style Search & Consulting LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Style Search & Consulting LLC in Los Angeles seeks a Product Development & Production Manager for High Jewelry & Gemstones to translate design visions into exceptional fine jewelry, manage master craftspeople, and control costs.

You will oversee the full production process, collaborate with designers, gemologists, and suppliers, plan schedules, and ensure flawless quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fine jewelry production, with supervisory exposure.
• Experience with diamonds and colored gemstones in high jewelry.
• Strong knowledge of metals, setting techniques, and finishing.
• GIA/Gem-A or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full production process from design to QA.
• Coordinate designers, gemologists, goldsmiths, and suppliers.
• Plan schedules, budgets, and cost control.
• Ensure quality, feasibility, and safety of gemstones and settings.
• Maintain records, inventories, and production reports.
• Develop and mentor production team.

Skills

Jewelry production

Leadership

Project management

Quality control

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Gemological qualifications (GIA/Gem-A)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MANAGER - JEWELRY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION

High Jewelry & Gemstones

This well established, growing high jewelry brand is seeking a creative and experienced Product Development & Production Manager, with expertise in colored gemstones and high jewelry specifically, to oversee the creation of exceptional fine jewelry, from initial design through final inspection. This role requires strong technical knowledge, meticulous organizational skills, experience managing master craftspeople and valuable gemstones, and an ability to create and develop new designs.

The ideal candidate understands how to translate a designer's vision into beautifully finished jewelry, as well as create new designs, while maintaining precise standards, realistic schedules, and disciplined production costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full production process, including gemstone selection and matching, technical drawings, model making, casting, fabrication, stone setting, polishing, and final quality control.
• Coordinate designers, gemologists, goldsmiths, setters, polishers, and specialist suppliers.
• Plan production schedules, assign work, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Review designs for manufacturing feasibility, structural integrity, comfort, and gemstone security.
• Oversee the handling, documentation, tracking, and safekeeping of gemstones, precious metals, and finished pieces.
• Assess gemstone dimensions, condition, treatments, and setting requirements before production.
• Inspect workmanship throughout production, resolving technical issues and ensuring consistent quality.
• Prepare and monitor production budgets, supplier quotations, material usage, and labor costs.
• Maintain accurate job records, gemstone inventories, production reports, and quality-control documentation.
• Build trusted relationships with workshops and suppliers and develop the skills of the production team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in the design and/or product development of high or luxury jewelry is required.
• At least seven years of fine jewelry production experience, including three years in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience producing bespoke and high jewelry featuring diamonds and colored gemstones.
• Strong working knowledge of precious metals, jewelry construction, setting techniques, finishing, and quality standards.
• Experience handling rare, valuable, and delicate gemstones.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, gemstone layouts, and manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.
• Gemological qualifications from GIA, Gem-A, or an equivalent institution are preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Exceptional jewelry delivered on schedule and within budget, with accurate inventory records, secure gemstone handling, and consistently outstanding workmanship.