Product Development Lead
About The Position
At Ana Luisa, fine jewelry is beautifully crafted, responsibly made, and designed for everyday wear. The company creates elevated pieces defined by exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and intentional artistry. The Product Development Lead reports to the Director of PD and Production and drives development of upcoming product ranges, particularly mainline fashion and solid gold jewelry. This hands-on role works directly with vendors to ensure products meet Ana Luisa’s standards for quality, sustainability, and design, taking products from concept through bulk-ready. The position owns work end-to-end and collaborates across the company, including directly with the founders.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of product development experience.
- Strong understanding of jewelry production techniques, materials, and ethical sourcing.
- Hands-on experience building tech packs, costing styles, and taking a line through wholesale market.
- Proficiency in product and production systems, including PIM/PLM, OMS, and EDI, and design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Resourcefulness, ownership, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, negotiation, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners.
- Genuine passion for sustainability and ethical fashion.
Nice To Haves
- Jewelry-focused product development experience; solid gold experience is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Jewelry Design, Product Development, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Own product development for mainline fashion and solid gold lines, from sourcing request through wholesale-ready status and bulk PO issue.
- Turn sourcing requests into development by completing tech packs before sending work to vendors, briefing vendors, and placing development orders.
- Drive prototypes, V2s, and market samples according to the PD calendar, partnering with Design and Merchandising on sample, specification, and design reviews.
- Obtain costing for every style during the same week samples are reviewed and provide cost-engineered options when a target is at risk.
- Ensure each line is developed, costed, and sampled ahead of each wholesale market, and communicate market readiness in Wholesale Readiness meetings.
- Set up styles in PIM and Fulfill systems before market so bulk orders can be placed, then hand off to the Production Lead.
- Manage market and creative samples.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships, including regular production-site visits to ensure ethical practices and quality control.
- Represent Product Development in Order This Week and sprint meetings, bringing a point of view on dates, costs, and tradeoffs and driving decisions.
- Flag at-risk dates at least two weeks in advance, providing a new date, root cause, and recovery plan.
- Conduct market research to stay current on trends and consumer preferences in sustainable jewelry.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Sick days and six additional Joint days off.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee discount.
- Welcome gift card and birthday gift card.
- Bagel Thursdays.
- In-office and offsite events.
- Flexible work-from-home policy.
- Commuter benefits.
- Fun and friendly company culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
