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 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.

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.

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 required, 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

Estimate Salary: $70k - 80k
Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

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).