Product Development & Merchandising Assistant

Blue Nile; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company ?

Job summary

Blue Nile is seeking a dynamic Product Development & Merchandising Assistant to support key initiatives across the business, collaborating with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Social, PR, and Creative teams to bring jewelry collections from concept through execution while aligning storytelling, assortment strategy, quality, and brand presentation.

The ideal candidate is operationally strong, creatively minded, and highly organized with excellent communication skills, capable of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years prior experience in merchandising or buying environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for Data Entry and Reporting (V-LookUps, exporting, etc)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
• Interest in fashion, luxury, jewelry, styling, and brand storytelling
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Support launches, campaigns, photoshoots, PR placements, events, and social content with curated assortments.
• Maintain product database and trackers for accurate style setup and real-time visibility across teams.
• Oversee product sample logistics including vendor communications and timely delivery for review and production needs.
• Manage archive organization of physical and digital samples with proper labeling and traceability.
• Assist in preparation of product reviews, presentations, collection overviews, and assortment strategies.
• Identify process improvements across sample management to increase organization and cross-functional visibility.
• Conduct trend and market research to inform opportunities within the fine jewelry and luxury landscape.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc administrative responsibilities as needed

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Blue Nile is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Development & Merchandising Assistant to support and drive key merchandising and product development initiatives across the business. This role serves as a highly collaborative partner to Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Social, PR, and Creative teams helping bring jewelry collections from concept through execution while ensuring alignment in product storytelling, assortment curation and strategy, quality, and brand presentation.

The ideal candidate is both operationally strong and creatively minded, with excellent organizational and communication skills, a high level of ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with early experience in jewelry or fashion product development who is passionate about product, branding, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a product expert and partner closely with Marketing, Social, PR, and Creative teams to support product launches, campaigns, photoshoots, PR placements, events, and social content through thoughtful assortment curation ensuring alignment with business objectives and cohesive brand storytelling
• Maintain and manage product database and product development trackers, ensuring accurate style setup, ongoing updates, and real-time visibility across cross-functional teams
• Manage and oversee product sample logistics, including vendor communication, shipment tracking, internal distribution, sample sign-in/sign-out processes, and timely delivery for review, approval, styling, and production needs
• Manage archive organization of physical and digital samples, ensuring accurate labeling, documentation, and traceability throughout the product development lifecycle
• Assist in preparation of product reviews, presentations, collection overviews, and assortment strategies
• Identify and implement process improvements across sample management workflows to increase organization, efficiency, and cross-functional visibility throughout product development and marketing execution
• Conduct trend and market research by compiling visual inspiration, competitive analysis, and broader industry insights to inform and merchandise opportunities within the fine jewelry and luxury landscape
• Support operational initiatives, cross-functional communication, special projects, and ad hoc administrative responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years prior experience in merchandising or buying environment preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for Data Entry and Reporting (V-LookUps, exporting, etc)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
• Interest in fashion, luxury, jewelry, styling, and brand storytelling
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects

Benefits

At Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account | Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Hourly base pay rate: $24.00 - $26.00. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Additional Information: Blue Nile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Blue Nile will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.