Associate, Product Development (Jennifer Fisher Fine Jewelry)

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

As an Associate, Product Development – Fine Jewelry, you will support the creation and execution of seasonal product strategies across jewelry lines and brands like Jennifer Fisher. In collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Design, Merchandising, Production, and overseas offices—you will help ensure timely, profitable, and high-quality product launches aligned with brand aesthetics and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Innovation

• Execute seasonal product development plans in alignment with brand, category, and seasonal strategies.
• Identify and recommend new product opportunities, materials, and sourcing options to elevate brand positioning and innovation.

Product Development

• Review and validate all tech packs and BOMs for accuracy, quality, cost, and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with Design and Technical teams to refine construction, materials, and specs to balance aesthetics with cost and performance.
• Manage sample development calendars to ensure on-time delivery of prototypes, market samples, and pre-production samples.
• Serve as liaison between Design, OSOs, and vendors—ensuring clarity on specifications, changes, and brand standards.
• Track and monitor all development samples and materials; ensure brand consistency through accurate PLM documentation.
• Review prototypes and samples for quality, design fidelity, and manufacturability; ensure smooth handoff to production.
• Assist in negotiating material and finished goods costs in line with margin goals and sourcing strategy.

Product Integrity & Compliance

• Uphold product integrity from development through production by applying quality and compliance standards.
• Assess components for performance, durability, and compliance with customs and restricted substances regulations.
• Partner with Quality, Technical, and Compliance teams to proactively address potential risks or material concerns.
• Ensure testing of high-risk materials and treatments during development to mitigate production or customer issues.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Support sourcing of new materials and suppliers to meet seasonal needs, design direction, and cost targets.
• Partner with internal Materials teams and external vendors to identify viable manufacturing and sourcing solutions.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to maintain a reliable and flexible partner base.
• Support vendor allocation decisions to ensure optimal quality, cost, delivery, and capacity diversification.

Operations & Results

• Manage and adjust development timelines to align with calendar milestones and ensure timely product execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines for market samples, costing, and production readiness.
• Participate in key meetings (e.g., product reviews, cost evaluations, seasonal recaps) and ensure legal and compliance documentation is accurate and up to date.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal teams, overseas offices, vendors, and licensors.
• Support production and technical partners in sourcing and vendor development efforts.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented team environment.
• Effectively manage up, escalate risks, and support problem-solving initiatives.
• Provide input on ways to enhance operational efficiencies and product development best practices

• Fine Jewelry experience required
• Degree or certification in Gemology is a plus
• Strong understanding of accessory manufacturing, wholesale operations, and global supply chain dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PLM systems; knowledge of Illustrator, Rhino, and SAP is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Creative problem-solver with strong commercial and design sensibility.
• Willingness to travel as required

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $67,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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