Product Development Lead

Senior Product Development I

About Kendra Scott: We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.

Position Overview: We have an exciting and unique career opportunity to be a part of the product team as a Senior Product Development I. The Senior Product Development I is a member of the product team who reports directly to the Manager of Product Development. This is a salaried, exempt position whose primary responsibility is to develop quality products with our factories that meet calendar, cost and design requirements while ensuring technique, functionality and quality are sound for commercialization of the product. Scope includes driving seamless execution of development milestones, oversight on the progression of all sample orders, and effective communication to all teams regarding changes, roadblocks, and wins. The Senior Product Development I will ensure accurate and organized flow of communication between Design, Development, Production, and external partners by building and maintaining strong relationships. The Senior Product Development I will be responsible for ensuring the collaborative efforts between Merchandising, Design & Wholesale teams occur to achieve successful seasonal Market preparation. This role includes leading or partnering on special initiatives, projects, and collaborations. The Senior Product Development I must exhibit high levels of organization, efficiency, collaboration, flexibility, and a can-do attitude. The ability to think full enterprise 360 impact is critical. High quality, accurate deliverables are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar & Project Management
• Sample Operations
• Product Commercialization
• Leadership & Relationship Management
• Operational Excellence

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Design, Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, or related fields.
• 3-5 years' experience in Product Development for a high-growth company. Jewelry experience is a plus.
• A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery and reprioritize based on evolving business needs.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to react quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excited by a challenge and can execute projects with limited or no direction.
• Deadline focused, detail-oriented and highly organized; Not fazed by complexity, multiple timelines, and competing priorities.
• Understanding of retail product development, technical design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors as well as third-party agencies.
• Experience developing, implementing, and communicating new processes and tools.
• A strong ability to build cross functional partnerships and work collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and make effective decisions.
• A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas.
• Expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. PLM experience is a plus.
• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.