Product Development Assistant.
Reference: 69057£27,000
W are currently looking for a Product Development Assistant to join a premium jewellery brand. This is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible brand and a dynamic team. As a Product Development Assistant you will assist the product team to create jewellery collections that are reflective of the brand aesthetic. The ideal candidate must have 2-3 years relevant industry experience in jewellery development and/or design. This is the perfect opportunity for a team player with exceptional communication skills, who is proficient in Excel and can balance multiple tasks at once.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the product development manager on new product development and sampling
- Is fully responsible for raw material sourcing and order for sampling
- Ensuring all elements of construction of jewellery are correct for each piece, advising on improvements as/when needed
- Liaising with suppliers on new product development to ensure deadlines are met
- Continuously update and maintain the BOM throughout the product’s lifecycle
- Sample management in ensuring all seasonal press and sales samples are delivered on time for market launch
- Undertaking general administrative tasks for the product development team
- Update development trackers and make available for weekly meetings to ensure calendar dates and timelines are being adhered to
- Liaising with manufacturers/suppliers daily
- Undertaking administrative tasks as and when needed to support the wider production team
Key Requirements:
- General understanding of gemstones
- General knowledge of how CAD design works is preferred
- Strong understanding of full life cycle design process, from concept to commercialization
- Experience working with (ideally in) factories and a detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques.
- Understanding of jewellery manufacturing essential
- Knowledge of jewellery wax carving advantageous