Project Manager, Product Development

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 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 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: Associate Director, Product Development

Overview: Provide comprehensive project management for the successful development of new High Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, and OOAK DYS product. Given direct managerial guidance, serve as owner of vendor communication throughout the development and launch process.

Essential Duties & 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 for 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
• Organize and maintain HJ/Fine Jewelry pieces associated with ongoing projects both physically and systematically; Ensuring that all product is accounted for and dispositioned in a timely manner
• Support additional manufacturing and development initiatives as needed, including ASR of existing styles.

Qualifications

• 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
• Practical CAD knowledge a plus

Education: Bachelor's degree, Gemology degree a plus

Location: New York, NY (Tribeca)

Working mode: Hybrid - 4 days in office, up to 5 days per week

Travel: Limited travel required
 

Estimated Base Pay: $75,000-80,000

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).