Product Development Manager

Product Manager – Product Development

Location: Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department: Product Development / Merchandising Reports To: Head of Merchandising

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About the Role

The Product Development Manager will own the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and execution of GLD’s Product Development pipeline across men’s, women’s, core, and new categories. This role is the operational engine of PD, ensuring timelines are met, cross-functional teams are aligned, product data is accurate, and samples/vendors are managed with precision.

You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design/Production, Sourcing, Ops/Logistics, Marketing, and Site/Ecom teams to ensure product moves through development and into production with excellence. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong organization, exceptional communication, and a bias toward action.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Meeting & Milestone Management

· Lead the Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and cross-functional teams.

· Own preparation and follow-up for the Quarterly Trend Review (Core Expansion Newness) along with product design.

· Ensure all teams are aligned to development timelines, required deliverables, and milestone gates.

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2. Product Database & Systems Management

· Maintain and continuously update the Master Product Calendar.

· Own the Product Development Tracker, ensuring accurate status for concept → PP approval.

· Manage Countersourcing Strategy tracking and alignment with Sourcing.

· Oversee the Master Costing File for all active and new styles.

· Track Customs/Special Projects, ensuring all compliance and documentation is delivered.

· Manage PD needs across Trello/Design boards.

· Create and maintain New Item PowerPoint decks for alignment across Merch, Design, and Executive teams.

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3. Cross-Functional Partnerships

· Act as the primary liaison between PD and:

o Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines

o Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing

o Operations/Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions

· Ensure all departments are informed, unblocked, and accountable to deliverables.

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4. Planning & Prioritization

· Own Premium Product Development workflow and vendor communication.

· Drive PD Prioritization, balancing Merchandising commercial priorities with Design/Marketing needs.

· Maintain a clear roadmap by category, launch date, and go-to-market priorities.

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5. Sample Management & Approvals

· Manage 1st, 2nd, and Final Sample tracking and organization.

· Coordinate feedback loops across PD, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing.

· Own Pre-Production (PP) Sample Approval, ensuring readiness for production handoff.

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6. Non-Website Customs (Ownership Area)

· Manage Marketing & Gifting Customs requests (photoshoots, influencers, seeding, VIP).

· Manage Shopify Consultation Customs for new pages, special builds, and custom SKU needs.

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Qualifications

· 4 years experience in Product Development, Merchandising, or Product Operations, with experience in jewelry.

· Proven ability to manage complex product pipelines with multiple vendors and timelines.

· Strong data organization skills: Excel/Sheets mastery required.

· Experience with PD tools (Trello, Airtable, Monday, or similar).

· Excellent communication and cross-functional alignment skills.

· Strong attention to detail, with ability to juggle many SKUs and moving parts.

· Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth DTC environment where priorities shift quickly.