Assistant Manager, Women's Design

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Title

Assistant Manager, Women’s Design

Reports to

Senior Manager, Women’s Design

Overview

The Assistant Manager of Women’s Design is responsible for developing product from approved design to prototype.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the process of taking approved designs through design development to show samples and turnover to Product Development/ Engineering
• Ensures all projects meet criteria outlined by VP of Design – aesthetics, pricing, timelines
• Communicate all design related needs of Women’s Design to cross- functional partners to ensure product flow and integrity is of design is achieved
• Efficiently communicates design intent to CAD, DY Shop, & Production Development
• Support PD/PE with all design related communication needed for sample development
• Responsible for communicating all pertinent design info to various departments that impacts manufacturing and pricing
• Supports team initiatives, such as inventory management, vendor samples, and creations
• Maintain accurate line plan in PLM and manage product information in the system
• Support Design Team in keeping an organized workspace physically and systematically, including inventory management

Qualifications

• Design Degree preferred, coupled with minimum of 2-3+ years of experience in Women’s Jewelry Design and/or Product Development
• Great time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong sense of fashion with high taste level
• Technical knowledge of jewelry manufacturing and materials
• Computer: Word and Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator. Other design software is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Location

New York, NY (On Site)

Estimate Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).