Our client, a fashion accessories company, is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee sourcing and product development activities for a mass market jewelry account. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and overseas manufacturing partners, ensuring products are developed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with design and brand standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in managing the full product development lifecycle within the fashion jewelry industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials and components through overseas vendor partners to support new product development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring jewelry collections to market efficiently and competitively

• Negotiate product costs with vendors to meet margin targets while maintaining design integrity

• Recommend alternative manufacturing techniques or materials to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency

• Manage development timelines and oversee the progress of product samples, packaging, and key milestones

• Track product development calendars and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery timelines

• Review and approve initial, pre-production, and production samples to ensure aesthetic and quality standards are met

• Maintain awareness of market trends and customer expectations to inform development decisions

• Build and maintain detailed product development tracking tools and reporting grids

• Prepare and distribute regular updates on project status and sample deliveries

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product development experience within the fashion jewelry industry

• Strong understanding of jewelry manufacturing and the product development lifecycle

• Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively while balancing team and company objectives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenges in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently and follow through on expectations with minimal direction

Compensation & Schedule

• Full-time position

• Schedule and location to be discussed during the interview process

• Competitive salary and benefits package offered