Product Development Assistant

Reports to Product Development Manager

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the Product Development process delivers well designed, good quality products, on time and within the agreed price. It is to manage the administration surrounding the critical path and ensure suppliers adhere to the processes and standards in place.

3 days a week in office (Paddington London)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Product Development Manager in the sample development process across multiple suppliers to ensure optimum efficiency of time, cost and standards.
• Daily liaison with international manufacturers during the development cycle to ensure all details are communicated.
• Creating all product feedback documents for every collection.
• Support Product Development Manager in day to day management of cad sign off/input with suppliers, ensuring all details remain true to original aesthetics, are on brand and meet a set quality standard.
• Responsible for cataloging all NPD samples and supporting the team design specification sheets.
• Developing a good knowledge and understanding of each brands’ existing and new products in order to become a point of contact for other teams across the Company.
• Responsible for organising and overseeing product photography and liaising with external suppliers.
• Management of product information, upload and maintenance of all products to be logged onto our internal database.
• Maintain commercial knowledge and understanding of industry trend insights.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Previous product coordination / development experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of jewellery manufacturing techniques is essential
• Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop advantageous)
• Highly organised, with an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in order to work with adjacent teams, suppliers and freelance contractors.
• Experience in a fast paced or small business is preferred but not essential.

TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with your CV and relevant portfolio

COMPANY VALUES

Our values are the foundation for how we work together and grow as a team. They guide how we show up day to day and are how we assess performance.

Drive, ability to execute - We value people who take ownership, move things forward, and deliver results. It’s about setting high standards, staying focused, and getting things done without constant prompting.

Communicators - Clear, open communication is critical to how we work. It builds trust, keeps us aligned, and ensures the right decisions get made.

We look for people who communicate and listen well, share updates proactively, and make sure information flows across teams. Strong communication means understanding how your work impacts the wider business and helping others see that bigger picture too.

Problem solvers - Challenges are part of any growing business. We value initiative and resourcefulness. People who look for solutions rather than roadblocks, and who help the team move past obstacles with practical solutions and clear processes.