Product Development & Merchandising Manager

Vrai & Oro, LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VRAI, a leading digital-first brand, seeks a Product Development and Merchandising Manager to oversee fine jewelry product lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have expertise in product development, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to quality. This role offers a chance to innovate within a sustainable jewelry brand.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product development within the fine jewelry industry.
• Deep understanding of jewelry product development, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Ability to drive innovation and efficiently bring new products to market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of fine jewelry products from concept to production.
• Conduct rigorous quality analysis and resolve issues with manufacturers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Quality Standards Maintenance

Job description

VRAI is one of the fastest-growing digital-first direct-to-consumer brands. Modernizing diamond jewelry through the exclusive use of sustainably created diamonds, VRAI has innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the core of its products and values. An honoree of the Fast Co. Innovation Award in retail design, VRAI is a global business with locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.

Role: Product Development and Merchandising Manager

The Product Development and Merchandising Manager at VRAI is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of fine jewelry products, from initial concept to production. This includes rigorous quality analysis and issue resolution with manufacturers. The role requires a deep understanding of fine jewelry product development, engineering, manufacturing, industry trends, data analysis, and costing. It involves strong cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in product development within the fine jewelry industry and the ability to drive innovation while efficiently bringing new products to market.

Additional Information

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VRAI offers eligible employees a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs for both paid and unpaid time off. Additional perks such as employee discounts are also available.

Note: Some plans may not be available depending on global locations; alternative options may be provided.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Notices

VRAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form I-9 information to confirm your work authorization in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before any employment action is taken. Employers can only use E-Verify after you accept a job offer and complete the Form I-9.