Product Development Associate, Wholesale Jewelry (New York)

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, womens apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.

One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

The Kasper Group, a n apparel industry leader for 30+ years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We are currently seeking a Product Development Associate . Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

Partner with design and merchandising teams by maintaining product development process for the jewelry division as it relates to cost negotiation, systems, design integrity and sample execution.

Impact on Business (i.e. business contribution, nature and scope of responsibility, risk and financial management)

• Responsible for price negotiations without managements approval.
• Margin Management, group level
• Recommends enhancements to designs and materials that will maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals.
• Order and Tracking of Proto and Sales Samples. Review all proto types and market samples and recommend necessary changes to design to promote exceptional quality.
• Responsible for resolving technical and quality issues.
• Negotiates lead times and resolves MOQ.
• Responsible for accuracy and final approval of Product Profile Sheets.

Innovation and Change (i.e. range and diversity of activities, problems, processes, market dynamics and management challenges that need to be recognized and resolved)

Key Job Responsibilities

Requirements

Salary Range : $60-70K

We are an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.