Location: Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department: Product Development / Merchandising Reports To: Head of Merchandising

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
Cross-Functional Partnerships & Premium Product Development
- Act as the primary liaison between PD and:
- Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines
- Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing
- Operations/Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions
- Ensure all departments are informed, unblocked, and accountable to deliverables.
- 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.
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.
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.

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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

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