Product Development Associate, Wholesale Jewelry

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.

One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

The Kasper Group, an apparel industry leader for 30 years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20 year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We are currently seeking a Product Development Associate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Partner with design and merchandising teams by maintaining product development process for the jewelry division as it relates to cost negotiation, systems, design integrity and sample execution.

Impact on Business (i.e. business contribution, nature and scope of responsibility, risk and financial management)

• Responsible for price negotiations without management’s approval.
• Margin Management, group level
• Recommends enhancements to designs and materials that will maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals.
• Order and Tracking of Proto and Sales Samples. Review all proto types and market samples and recommend necessary changes to design to promote exceptional quality.
• Responsible for resolving technical and quality issues.
• Negotiates lead times and resolves MOQ.
• Responsible for accuracy and final approval of Product Profile Sheets.

Innovation and Change (i.e. range and diversity of activities, problems, processes, market dynamics and management challenges that need to be recognized and resolved)

• Works closely with design on development ideas.
• Work closely with vendors/ agent to determine appropriate materials to meet design needs.
• Ability to make changes to components without altering design integrity in order to meet margin goals.
• Responsible for sending final approvals to vendors/agent.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with overseas agent, design, production and merchandising.
• Works with custom’s area to determine duty rates.
• Work closely with visual merchandising team to develop new packaging.
• Meet Margin Goals
• Get Samples for Market
• Reslove quality issues

Requirements

• 3 yrs related experience
• Experience in developing costume jewelry
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to communicate between departments
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be able to multi task and prioritize work on a continual basis
• Self starter
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel
• Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus
• Interpersonal skills a must

Salary Range: $60-70K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.