Diamond Foundry

Product Development and Merchandising Manager

Remote

Full Time

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Diamond Foundry is looking for a Product Development and Merchandising Manager

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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 Fast Co. Innovation Award in retail design, and a global business, VRAI has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.

At VRAI, the Product Development and Merchandising Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of fine jewelry products from initial concept through to production including rigorous quality analysis and issue resolution with manufacturers. This role demands a deep understanding of fine jewelry product development, engineering, manufacturing, industry trends, data analysis, and costing. This role has 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.

Responsibilities

Stay current with market research and customer/retail feedback to support new fine jewelry product concepts

Manage the entire product development process from concept to final sample approval, maintaining craftsmanship standards and timely completion; partner with production and quality teams to develop a deep understanding of vendor capabilities and make product allocation selections considering cost, capacity, lead times, manufacturing feasibility, quality standards, and brand aesthetics.

Set up sample SKUs and issue purchase orders keeping a pulse on diamond inventory levels, own project communication and followup with manufacturers for CADs, renderings, pricing, etc....

Create and maintain product development project trackers, product pricing documents, work in progress reports, product launch decks, and lead weekly product development meetings, preparing status updates on designs, CADs, costing, samples, etc.

Initiate the product launch process through product information handoffs to production and marketing including approval of product renderings.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in product development within the fine jewelry industry with a portfolio showcasing successful fine jewelry launches.

Proven ability to manage projects from concept to production successfully, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Extensive knowledge of jewelry design, gemology, materials, and manufacturing processes - including CAD design software, PLM, Excel and other relevant tools used in product development.

Strong understanding of cost analysis, pricing strategies, and market trends in fine jewelry.

Systems and operations focused to create or streamline processes and communication with manufacturers and internal partners.

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VRAI provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Additional Perks such as employee discounts are also available.

Some plans may not be available pending global locations however other options may be presented.

VRAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment 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 federal, state or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

To find out more about VRAI check out:

vrai.com

facebook.com/vrai

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