Product Development Intern

David Yurman•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

David Yurman is hiring a Product Development Intern to support its Women’s Product Development Team during the Summer 2027 Internship Program. This paid, nine-week immersive program in New York City is designed for students and emerging professionals interested in the luxury jewelry industry. Interns work with expert teams and gain hands-on exposure to jewelry product development, luxury branding, and brand operations, as well as access to mentorship, networking events, and industry insights. The intern will support product development activities including vendor project kits, CAD requests, product mechanicals, purchase orders, vendor assignments, QA test records, sample reviews, product verification, and sourcing initiatives. The position also involves attending daily design meetings and collaborating with project managers and partner teams to learn about product development challenges and identify ways to address them. The role is based in New York, NY, on a hybrid basis, and is scheduled for June 7 through August 6, 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in a related field.
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and project management skills.
Extreme attention to detail.
Cross-collaboration skills.
Willingness to contribute to the team in any capacity.
Curiosity and eagerness to learn about product development processes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Women’s Product Development Team with new-market vendor project kits, including CAD posting requests, creation of mechanicals, release of purchase orders, and PLM vendor assignments.
Research industry standards, such as earring fits and tennis bracelet sizing.
Upload and input QA testing results in PLM for future accessibility.
Create mechanicals for existing components for internal and external use.
Work with project managers to review new-market samples, identify callouts, and provide feedback for Design Team review.
Attend daily Design meetings with the Product Development Team to expand jewelry and manufacturing knowledge.
Contribute to outstanding ASR projects, a Product Development initiative to second-source key styles.
Assist with product verification in partnership with the Merchandising Vault and Ecommerce Teams.
Work closely with the reporting project manager to learn about Product Development challenges and help brainstorm ways to mitigate them.