WHO WE ARE:
The FoundRae Collection is more than jewelry. The pieces are modern heirlooms, ones that allow the wearer to express something of themself to the world. The FoundRae collection is intended to become part of the wearer, a second skin, an expression of identity and of personal values.
The collection is founded on a lexicon of archetypal, mythological and classical symbols with the intention of inspiring the wearer to take the wisdom passed down through generations and apply that to one s own life. FoundRae is a reminder, one we wear against our hearts or on our hands, of our capacity for change and growth. When you wear one of these pieces, you are announcing to yourself and to the world that everything you want and everything you want to be is already inside you - all you have to do is claim it.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Product Development and Sourcing Coordinator
POSITION SCOPE:
The Product Development and Sourcing Coordinator, Fine Jewelry will work in conjunction with the Product Development and Sourcing Manage and the Vice President, Sourcing, Production and Product Development. This role will support the product development process for both new design concepts and existing products across all categories. This role will work closely with design and overseas and domestic vendors to execute design intent while ensuring timelines, costs and margins are being met.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial, creative environment, have a strong attention to detail, organization and timelines as well as possess the ability to create and streamline processes. Additionally, the person in this role should possess a natural ease in managing multiple vendors and skus and have strong team collaboration and communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the product development process across all jewelry categories focusing on aesthetics, cost and manufacturing needs. Act as a point of contact throughout the organization and with external vendors through the product lifecycle process.
- Ensure product integrity, quality execution and consistency of details.
- Review cads from vendor; provide feedback and corrections as needed.
- Maintain and update tracking documents, ensuring key timelines are met.
- Organize product specific documentation as needed including project kits, cost sheets, purchase orders, CADs and any other supplemental documents.
- Prepare technical documentation and instruction sheets (photoshop / InDesign preferred but not required)
- Update and maintain systems/spreadsheets as required (Excel, NetSuite).
- Esnure accurate inventory of development samples.
- Track/transfer inventory as necessary. Work with the team to perform periodic audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Support additional development and production-related initiatives as needed.
- Special projects as assigned.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Product Development and Project Management in fine jewelry strongly preferred
- Bachelor s Degree in Product Development, Sourcing or related area
- Preference for knowledge of modern jewelry manufacturing techniques and familiarity with the cost of metals
- Previous experience working with overseas and domestic vendors
- Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; experience with Rhino a huge plus
- Exceptionally well organized, efficient and analytical
- Proven ability to work within tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work within a minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication (English written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving skills
The appointed candidate will be offered an annual salary between $70,000 - $75,000, an opportunity for a bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plan.
OUR COMPANY VALUES:
- We value people: we want each other to be the best versions of who we can be.
- We value our relationships with our employees, suppliers and community.
- We value diversity and promote inclusivity with our words, actions and images.
- We value professional development and personal growth.
- We value community service and philanthropy.
- We value and foster creativity and self-expression.
- We value work/life balance.
- We value accountability for ourselves and the collective and show integrity through all our interactions.
- We value storytelling and reading.