Product Development Coordinator, Fashion & Bridge Jewelry

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Merchandising & Product Development. This role is foundational to the Jewelry division, providing essential day-to-day support to ensure product milestones are met and the development calendar remains on track. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow their career in luxury accessories.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandising or product development (relevant internships included)
• Fashion or Bridge Jewelry experience required.
• Exceptional follow-up skills and a "no task is too small" attitude.
• Comfortable working with numbers and basic retail math.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and PowerPoint for creating professional presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot priorities quickly to meet tight deadlines.
• A genuine interest in the watch and jewelry industry and a desire to learn the business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising Support: Assist the Director in the seasonal merchandising of jewelry collections; maintain up-to-date line sheets and visual merchandising tools.
• Sample Management: Own the end-to-end sample process—ordering, tracking, and organizing samples for the showroom, photo shoots, and client presentations.
• Market Research: Support the development process by gathering data for seasonal trend reports and conducting competitive market analysis.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a liaison between the Design and Production teams to ensure design specs are communicated clearly and deadlines are monitored.
• Data Entry & Analysis: Maintain accurate product data in internal systems and assist in pulling weekly sales reports to help inform merchandising decisions.
• Production Liaison: Work closely with production teams to track manufacturing status and ensure timely delivery of product launches.
• Vendor Communication: Assist in daily correspondence with vendors regarding product updates, sampling feedback, and shipping logistics.
• Administrative Support: Manage departmental calendars, project trackers, and other tasks as needed to keep the division running efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed