Product Development Coordinator, Fashion & Bridge Jewelry
American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. The Product Development Coordinator will provide essential day-to-day support to the Jewelry division, ensuring product milestones are met and the development calendar remains on track.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in the seasonal merchandising of jewelry collections; maintain up-to-date line sheets and visual merchandising tools
- Own the end-to-end sample process—ordering, tracking, and organizing samples for the showroom, photo shoots, and client presentations
- Support the development process by gathering data for seasonal trend reports and conducting competitive market analysis
- Act as a liaison between the Design and Production teams to ensure design specs are communicated clearly and deadlines are monitored
- Maintain accurate product data in internal systems and assist in pulling weekly sales reports to help inform merchandising decisions
- Work closely with production teams to track manufacturing status and ensure timely delivery of product launches
- Assist in daily correspondence with vendors regarding product updates, sampling feedback, and shipping logistics
- Manage departmental calendars, project trackers, and other tasks as needed to keep the division running efficiently
Skills
- 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
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
- 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
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
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