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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

Lead the creative direction and seasonal product strategy for multiple jewelry brands.
Design and develop fashion jewelry collections including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, sets and trend driven accessories.
Research global trends, shop the marketplace and analyze competitors to identify emerging opportunities, white space and new product categories.
Develop innovative collections that align with customer needs, brand positioning and target retail price points.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership, sales teams and retail customers to develop compelling 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.
Lead the development of packaging and merchandising solutions that elevate the overall brand experience.
Analyze sales performance, customer insights and market trends to influence future product development.
Work closely with licensors to ensure all products meet brand standards and approval requirements.
Mentor junior designers while helping build a collaborative, high performing creative team.
Manage multiple brands and seasonal launches while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting timelines.

Requirements

8+ years of fashion jewelry design and product development experience.
Proven track record developing successful jewelry collections for national or global fashion or lifestyle brands.
Expert knowledge of jewelry construction, castings, plating, stones, materials and manufacturing techniques.
Extensive experience partnering with overseas factories throughout the product development process.
Strong understanding of fashion trends, merchandising and consumer behavior.
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 manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior designers.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Portfolio Required: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design process, trend research and examples of commercially successful product development.
Experience leveraging AI tools to support design and product development is a plus.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid: Monday through Thursday in office, Friday remote

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.
Facilitates distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands.
Focuses on footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty.
Disrupts the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.
A dynamic and diverse team where contributions drive real impact and there’s always room to grow.
A company that blends heritage with hustle.