Product Development Manager

ABOUT SPINELLI KILCOLLIN

Spinelli Kilcollin is a Los Angeles–based luxury jewelry brand known for its iconic linked rings, clean architectural designs, and commitment to responsible craftsmanship. Founded in 2010, our collections are handcrafted in downtown Los Angeles, with a focus on creating a positive, long-term impact on our industry, our community, and our customers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Product Development Manager leads the end-to-end development of new jewelry products, from concept through market launch. This role manages the product development cycle to align with the go-to-market (GTM) calendar, which is created and owned by Merchandising, manages relationships with vendors and manufacturing partners, and organizes the workflows of the design team to ensure collections are delivered on time, on brand, and to the Company's quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in the jewelry industry, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in a luxury or fine jewelry environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Go-to-Market Alignment

• Manage the product development cycle to align with the go-to-market (GTM) calendar, which is created and owned by Merchandising.
• Translate GTM calendar dates into detailed development milestones (concept, sampling, costing, approval, production, delivery) and manage the team's work against them.
• Partner closely with Merchandising to understand GTM timing and priorities, and proactively flag any development risks that could impact scheduled launch dates.
• Report regularly to leadership and Merchandising on development status against the GTM calendar, highlighting delays, bottlenecks, and mitigation plans.

Vendor Sourcing & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors, manufacturers, and material suppliers to support new product development and production scaling.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, and payment terms with vendors in partnership with Operations and Finance.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing vendor partners, conducting regular performance reviews on quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
• Ensure vendors meet the Company's quality, ethical sourcing, and compliance standards.

Design Team Workflow

• Organize and manage the design team's workflow, including intake of new project requests, prioritization, and resource allocation across concurrent collections.
• Establish and maintain clear processes and tools (calendars, trackers, approval workflows) to keep design work moving efficiently from concept to hand-off for production.
• Partner with designers to translate creative concepts into feasible, cost-effective products, balancing design intent with manufacturability and margin targets.
• Facilitate regular design review and status meetings to keep stakeholders aligned on priorities and timelines.

Product Development

• Manage the full product development lifecycle: concept development, technical specifications, sampling, costing, quality approval, and production hand-off.
• Review and approve samples and pre-production units against design intent, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation, including tech packs, bills of materials, and costing sheets.
• Identify opportunities to improve development speed, cost efficiency, and product quality.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or production management, with direct experience in the jewelry industry.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing go-to-market or product launch calendars.
• Proven track record sourcing and managing vendor and manufacturing relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple collections and timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to lead a design team's workflow without formal creative authority over the work itself.
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM), project management, or similar tracking tools.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is: $90,000-$115,000

The range noted represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, commission, or other forms of compensation.

BENEFITS

We believe that taking care of our team is just as important as the work we create together. Full-time employees receive fully company-covered medical insurance through Blue Shield of California, along with dental and vision coverage, access to FSA and Dependent FSA accounts, and a $500 annual health reimbursement for any out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, or mental health expenses.

We offer 15 days of PTO, 6 days of paid sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a generous holiday calendar. Employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% company match regardless of contribution, plus profit sharing because when the company wins, so does the team. As a member of our team, you'll receive a generous employee discount on our jewelry because we want you to wear and love what we make , along with a friends and family discount and the opportunity for team members to earn additional SK credits when company goals are met. We're a small, passionate team and we're proud to offer benefits that reflect how much we value the people who show up for us every day.

At Spinelli Kilcollin, our team is strengthened by different backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our work is rooted in craft, collaboration, and thoughtful connection, and we are committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. Spinelli Kilcollin is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious needs upon request, in accordance with applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not follow a traditional path. We look forward to learning more about you.