NPD Manager - Maternity Cover

Company

Astley Clarke

Location

London, W2

Salary

££ Competitive

Published

Deadline

The role

NPD Manager - Maternity Cover

Astley Clarke

Paddington, London, W2

START DATE - by 25th November 2024
MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS CONTRACT
Full time
Based in our Paddington Office with wfh option 2 days a week once settled into the role
Competitive salary offered

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the Product Development Departments at Astley Clarke & Edge of Ember.

Working closely with the CEO and NPD Team you will conceive and develop each seasonal collection taking into consideration brand handwriting, commerciality and technical issues.

You will oversee the entire NPD department and manage the end to end function of the product critical path from brief, creating product specifications, sampling, amendments and sign off.

There may also be ad hoc responsibilities representing product within the wider team.

The Role

Working with the CEO to ensure the creative direction of both Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember is fulfilled and reflected in the designs and specifications. This involves but is not limited to identifying range extensions, new design ideas and collaboration ideas.
Lead the Product Development teams ensuring all internal and external communication is timely and accurate, the critical path is maintained, and supplier relationships remain robust and productive.
Lead the Product Development teams to ensure all administration and internal presentations of products are well prepared.
Creation of product that performs well at sell-through and strengthens the positioning of the brands.
Drive technical and quality initiatives to improve product aesthetics and performance.
Responsible for resolving any QC issues promptly and efficiently with factories.
Although no direct responsibility for repairs, you will be available to consult on the best way to repair certain pieces on an ad hoc basis.
Be involved in ad hoc projects that support the business from shop floor staff training to packaging updates and other brand initiatives.
Responsible for maintaining sample budget and ensuring targets are met.

Required skills and knowledge

Experience in Jewellery Design & Product Development working with a Brand or Creative Studio.
A strong understanding of Jewellery construction and the ability to advise amendments to improve aesthetic or technical features is important as is the ability to understand forecast trends and identify key upcoming items.
Familiar with open book costing and capable of negotiating first costs with suppliers and insuring internal margins and met.
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.

Job Type

Permanent, full time (minimum 12 month contract)

Salary

Competitive

Start Date

by 25th November 2024

To Apply

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About us

Astley Clarke is a luxury British brand celebrating design and craftsmanship. From diamonds and gemstones to free personalisation, our fine and demi-fine jewellery is made to be worn, layered, gifted and enjoyed every day.

A desire to create relevant, relaxed and luxurious jewellery for a new generation is central to our process. Acute attention-to-detail is in everything we do, making Astley Clarke pieces refined yet easy-to-wear, intelligent and joyful.

We only work with noble metals, semi-precious and precious gemstones, and natural diamonds, which are responsibly sourced and adhere to the Kimberley Process. We are also proud to be supporting Theirworld, a charity that champions women’s and children’s causes in the developing world.

astleyclarke.com

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