Lead the end-to-end coordination of product development pipelines, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional alignment. Manage product data, samples, and vendors with precision. Partner with multiple teams to drive product excellence.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Product Manager – Product Development
Location: Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department: Product Development / Merchandising Reports To: Head of Merchandising
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About the Role
The Product Development Manager will own the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and execution of GLD’s Product Development pipeline across men’s, women’s, core, and new categories. This role is the operational engine of PD, ensuring timelines are met, cross-functional teams are aligned, product data is accurate, and samples/vendors are managed with precision.
You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design/Production, Sourcing, Ops/Logistics, Marketing, and Site/Ecom teams to ensure product moves through development and into production with excellence. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong organization, exceptional communication, and a bias toward action.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Meeting & Milestone Management
· Lead the Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and cross-functional teams.
· Own preparation and follow-up for the Quarterly Trend Review (Core Expansion + Newness) along with product design.
· Ensure all teams are aligned to development timelines, required deliverables, and milestone gates.
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2. Product Database & Systems Management
· Maintain and continuously update the Master Product Calendar.
· Own the Product Development Tracker, ensuring accurate status for concept → PP approval.
· Manage Countersourcing Strategy tracking and alignment with Sourcing.
· Oversee the Master Costing File for all active and new styles.
· Track Customs/Special Projects, ensuring all compliance and documentation is delivered.
· Manage PD needs across Trello/Design boards.
· Create and maintain New Item PowerPoint decks for alignment across Merch, Design, and Executive teams.
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3. Cross-Functional Partnerships
· Act as the primary liaison between PD and:
o Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines
o Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing
o Operations/Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions
· Ensure all departments are informed, unblocked, and accountable to deliverables.
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4. Planning & Prioritization
· Own Premium Product Development workflow and vendor communication.
· Drive PD Prioritization, balancing Merchandising commercial priorities with Design/Marketing needs.
· Maintain a clear roadmap by category, launch date, and go-to-market priorities.
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5. Sample Management & Approvals
· Manage 1st, 2nd, and Final Sample tracking and organization.
· Coordinate feedback loops across PD, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
· Own Pre-Production (PP) Sample Approval, ensuring readiness for production handoff.
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6. Non-Website Customs (Ownership Area)
· Manage Marketing & Gifting Customs requests (photoshoots, influencers, seeding, VIP).
· Manage Shopify Consultation Customs for new pages, special builds, and custom SKU needs.
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Qualifications
· 4+ years experience in Product Development, Merchandising, or Product Operations, with experience in jewelry.
· Proven ability to manage complex product pipelines with multiple vendors and timelines.
· Strong data organization skills: Excel/Sheets mastery required.
· Experience with PD tools (Trello, Airtable, Monday, or similar).
· Excellent communication and cross-functional alignment skills.
· Strong attention to detail, with ability to juggle many SKUs and moving parts.
· Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth DTC environment where priorities shift quickly.