Product Development Coordinator

The Product Development Coordinator will support the Head of Merchandising in organizing all stages of the production process from concept ideation to final production. They will act as the main point of contact between Lightbox cross-functional team members, external design partners and manufacturing vendors.

• Coordinate and maintain the day-to-day development procedures for new jewelry under the direction of the Head of Merchandising.


• Contribute to the development of new product lines including collaborations, from design, prototyping work and all required suppliers along the whole development chain.


• Work closely with merchandising, design and overseas and domestic vendors to execute design intent while ensuring timelines, costs and margins are being met.


• Support with the integration of the NPD work with the other departments of Lightbox.


• Own all document maintenance relating to product development: Product briefs, product specification sheets, PD trackers, Costing sheets, line sheets, etc.


• Communicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors on aesthetics, cost and manufacturing needs for all samples and components, while ensuring prompt delivery.


• Maintain, track, & organize all incoming samples for internal review and photography.
  
  Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study is desirable.


• Experience in fashion and/or fine jewelry development required.


• Knowledge of fine jewelry manufacturing techniques and familiarity with fine jewelry materials/costing required.


• Previous experience working with overseas and domestic vendors preferred.


• Open minded, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.


• Excellent written and oral communications skills.


• Exceptionally well organized, efficient and self motivated.


• Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.


Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride., Who We Are: Lightbox

Our mission is to make the sparkle of a diamond available for more people, more often. We're constantly innovating our world-leading technology-to make bigger, better, and more accessibly priced lab grown diamond stones.

Lightbox Jewelry launched in 2018 and was backed by a $100m investment from De Beers Technologies to bring its patented diamond synthesis technology to consumers - offering them laboratory grown diamonds of an exceptional quality and at an accessible price. Lightbox now operates as an independently managed subsidiary of the De Beers Group.


• A great working environment


• Fantastic pension scheme


• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days


• Private Healthcare


• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider


• Competitive salary


• Your Choice membership discounts


• Employee share schemes


• Staff discount


• Flexible benefits package