Project Manager, Product Development

David Yurman Enterprises•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Us David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers. Our Values At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance. Job Description Title: Project Manager, Product Development Reports to: Senior Manager, Product Development Overview: Provide comprehensive project management for the successful development of new Women’s Mainline, Components, and OOAK DYS product. Given direct managerial guidance, serve as owner of vendor communication and development throughout the entire product life cycle, through new launch.

Requirements

minimum of 3-5 years’ Project Management experience with the Jewelry industry or manufacturing engineering experience required
Jewelry Industry experience required
Demonstrated experience in new product development
Knowledge of modern jewelry manufacturing techniques, precious metal metallurgy, and basic gemstones
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong communication (English written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work within minimal supervision, fast-paced environment
Proficient Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite computer skills (specifically Excel, Photoshop, InDesign)
Working Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management and Oracle Software
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Practical CAD knowledge a plus
Gemology degree a plus

Responsibilities

Provide multifaceted project leadership for new product development efforts focusing on engineering, manufacturing, cost, and design aesthetic needs
Serve as primary contact (owner) with external vendors during development collaboration.
Partner cross departmentally with internal departments to encourage seamless development of new products throughout the development lifecycle
Maintain open and regular communication with department management on the status of ongoing projects, providing documentation or reporting as required
Responsible for tracking and aligning all development projects with established timelines
Execute and maintain all product specific documentation including project kits and supplemental documents, new development and, active finished goods
Collaborate and execute technologically driven solutions to attain fundamental product improvements including, but not limited to, product manufacturability, cost reductions, quality improvements.
Maintain PLM and Oracle systems to ensure data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
Execute and track new finished good and sample orders. Ensuring that products are properly ordered, received, transacted, and dispositioned.
Verify accuracy of digital assets featured on social platforms and DY.com, including accuracy of samples in product library.
Support additional manufacturing and development initiatives as needed, including product packaging, running change projects, and product resourcing of existing styles.