Product Development Manager

Jacmel Jewelry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacmel Jewelry in New York City seeks an experienced Product Development Manager for our Lifestyle Brands to lead the full product lifecycle from concept to launch. You will coordinate across Design, Packaging, Manufacturing, and Sales to deliver market-ready jewelry and accessories on time.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to align vendor sourcing, line planning, and cross-functional work with business goals in a fast-paced, on-site NYC

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or product development in mid-tier jewelry and accessories.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement; capable of translating technical concepts into clear language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, including concept gathering, design, sourcing, and launch.
• Concept (market research) and line planning.
• Communication with overseas vendors to source and produce product.
• Collaborate with Design, Packaging, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to align product strategies with business objectives.
• Oversee technical aspects of product development.
• Present project updates to Sales, Design and Packaging.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field

Job description

Jacmel is a leading jewelry and accessories manufacturer and distributor with a rich history dating back to 1977. Renowned for our commitment to innovative product development, we supply a broad spectrum of retail channels, including department stores, specialty stores, mass merchants, and e-commerce platforms. Our headquarters are located in NYC, where we continue to earn accolades for excellence in product design, merchandising, and logistics.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Managers for our Lifestyle Brands portfolio to lead our product innovation initiatives and oversee the entire lifecycle of jewelry and accessory products. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive product excellence from concept through sales. The ideal candidate will excel in managing cross-functional teams, utilizing agile methodologies, and leveraging advanced tools to ensure timely and high-quality product launches that meet market demands.

Duties

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, including concept gathering, design, sourcing, and launch.
• Concept (market research) and line planning.
• Communication with overseas vendors to source and produce product.
• Collaborate with Design, Packaging, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to align product strategies with business objectives.
• Oversee technical aspects of product development.
• Present project updates to Sales, Design and Packaging.

Requirements

• Proven experience in product management or product development, specifically in mid-tier jewelry and accessories, is REQUIRED.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement; capable of translating technical concepts into clear language.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field is a plus.

NOTE: This job is on-site in person at our NYC midtown office.