Senior Manager, Jewelry Design – Product Development

American Exchange Group

Senior Manager overseeing jewelry design and product development at American Exchange Group. Driving creative vision and merchandising strategy for well-known fashion and lifestyle brands.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fashion jewelry design and product development, with a strong focus on market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning. Proven ability to lead creative teams, manage multiple brands, and deliver innovative collections that meet commercial objectives.

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Fashion Jewelry DesignProduct DevelopmentJewelry ConstructionAdobe Creative SuiteProject Management

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Hard Skills

Fashion Jewelry DesignProduct DevelopmentJewelry ConstructionCasting TechniquesPlating TechniquesMaterial KnowledgeMarket Trend AnalysisConsumer Behavior AnalysisCosting and Pricing StrategiesMerchandising Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelAI Design Tools

Industry Keywords

Fashion TrendsJewelry CollectionsRetail PartnershipsBrand PositioningPackaging Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
Experience leveraging AI tools to support design and product development is a plus.
Portfolio Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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