Jewelry Designer

Dev Jewels Inc is a New York–based B2B diamond jewelry manufacturer serving clients across the United States. We specialize in lab-grown diamond jewelry along with natural diamond collections and work closely with retailers and brands to develop commercially relevant, well-executed collections. The merchandising team plays a key role in connecting design creativity with manufacturing feasibility and market demand.

Role Overview

The Junior Jewelry Merchandiser supports the planning, development, and execution of jewelry collections for the US B2B market. This role works closely with senior merchandisers, design, CAD, production, and sales teams to ensure collections are trend-relevant, manufacturable, cost-aligned, and delivered on time.

This position is ideal for someone early in their merchandising career who wants hands-on exposure to collection planning, concept development, costing, production coordination, and buyer support in a manufacturing-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Collection and Product Support:

- Assist in planning jewelry collections based on market trends, buyer requirements, and internal direction - Support assortment planning across categories, styles, and price ranges - Help analyze past sales data to identify best sellers and slow-moving designs - Maintain collection trackers and development status sheets - Coordinate with design and CAD teams during new product development

Moodboard & Concept Development Support:

- Assist in creating commercial moodboards for collections, drops, and buyer-specific requirements - Support definition of: Collection themes and stories, Design direction, silhouettes, and styling references, Metal, diamond, stone, and setting preferences, Target price points and weight ranges - Ensure moodboards are clearly documented and approved before design execution - Track adherence to approved concepts during the design phase

Design & CAD coordination:

- Share clear design briefs and references with design and CAD teams - Review CADs and renders with senior merchandisers for accuracy and feasibility - Track CAD revisions, feedback, and approvals - Support efforts to reduce rework through proper documentation and follow-ups

Costing & Pricing Support:

- Assist in preparing and updating cost sheets for designs and collections - Track metal and diamond rate changes and support pricing updates - Help ensure costing aligns with target price points and margins - Maintain organized records of cost and pricing data

Production & Sampling Coordination:

- Coordinate with production teams for sample development and revisions - Track sample status, approvals, and feedback - Support quality checks and ensure product specifications are followed - Flag delays, issues, or risks to senior team members early

Client & Order support:

- Support internal sales teams with product information and documentation - Assist in managing custom orders, modifications, and buyer feedback - Ensure order details, pricing, and timelines are clearly recorded - Help maintain smooth communication between teams

Market & Sales Support:

- Support preparation of catalogs, line sheets, and pricing lists - Assist during buyer presentations, line reviews, and exhibitions - Collect buyer feedback and market insights for internal sharing - Track competitor styles, trends, and price benchmarks

Data, Reporting & Analysis:

- Maintain accurate SKU, product, and collection data - Support sales and performance reporting - Assist in identifying best sellers and underperforming styles - Share insights with senior team members to support future planning

Required Skills & Capabilities

- Basic to intermediate understanding of diamond jewelry (lab-grown and natural) - Strong organizational and coordination skills - Attention to detail in documentation, costing, and tracking - Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow timelines - Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced merchandising environment

Experience Required

- 1–3 years of experience in jewelry merchandising, product coordination, or a related role - Exposure to B2B jewelry manufacturing or export-oriented brands preferred.