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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and creative leader to join our Watch Team as Senior Manager, Watch Design & Product Development. You will own the creative vision, product development, and merchandising strategy for multiple licensed and private label fashion and lifestyle brands, leading collections from concept through production. This role offers the opportunity to shape established brands, launch new ones, and drive the future of our business.

Responsibilities

Lead the creative direction and seasonal product strategy for multiple watch brands.
Develop innovative watch collections from concept through production.
Research global trends, shop the marketplace, and analyze competitors to identify emerging opportunities and white space.
Develop innovative products that align with brand positioning, customer expectations, and target retail price points.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership, sales teams, and key retail customers to develop compelling product assortments and merchandising strategies.
Present concepts, trend direction, and seasonal collections to executive leadership, licensors, and retail partners.
Partner directly with overseas manufacturers to ensure design intent, quality, costing, and on-time delivery.
Work closely with licensors to ensure products meet all brand standards and approval requirements.
Analyze sales performance, customer insights, and market trends to drive future product development.
Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative, high-performing creative team.
Manage multiple brands and product launches while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting timelines.

Requirements

8+ years of watch design and product development experience.
Proven track record developing successful watch collections for national or global fashion or lifestyle brands.
Expert knowledge of watch construction, movements, materials, and manufacturing.
Extensive experience working directly with overseas factories throughout the product development process.
Strong understanding of merchandising, trend forecasting, and consumer insights.
Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives, including costing, pricing, and margin considerations.
Experience presenting to executive leadership, licensors, and major retail customers.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and inspire others.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience leveraging AI tools to support design and product development is a plus.
Portfolio required, showcasing design process, trend research, and examples of commercially successful product development.

Skills

Watch Design
Product Development
Merchandising Strategy
Trend Research
Marketplace Shopping
Competitor Analysis
Brand Positioning
Customer Expectations
Retail Price Points
Product Assortments
Manufacturing Partnerships
Costing
Quality Control
On-time Delivery
Brand Standards
Sales Performance Analysis
Customer Insights
Market Trend Analysis
Team Mentorship
Project Management
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
AI Tools (plus)

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager
8+ years

Salary/Compensations

$110k– $120k annually

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
Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSs)
Tax-free commuter benefits
Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

About the Company

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management.
They facilitate distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands.
Their product categories include footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty.
American Exchange Group aims to disrupt the status quo with value and quality while staying at the forefront of trends.
The company fosters a dynamic and diverse team environment with opportunities for growth.
They are looking for individuals to join a company that blends heritage with hustle.