Product Development Manager (Miami)

Product Manager Product Development

Location : Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department : Product Development / Merchandising Reports To : Head of Merchandising

About the Role

The Product Development Manager will own the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and execution of GLDs Product Development pipeline across mens, womens, core, and new categories. This role is the operational engine of PD, ensuring timelines are met, cross-functional teams are aligned, product data is accurate, and samples / vendors are managed with precision.

You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design / Production, Sourcing, Ops / Logistics, Marketing, and Site / Ecom teams to ensure product moves through development and into production with excellence. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong organization, exceptional communication, and a bias toward action.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meeting & Milestone Management

Lead the Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Own preparation and follow-up for the Quarterly Trend Review (Core Expansion + Newness) along with product design.

Ensure all teams are aligned to development timelines, required deliverables, and milestone gates.

2. Product Database & Systems Management

Maintain and continuously update the Master Product Calendar.

Own the Product Development Tracker, ensuring accurate status for concept PP approval.

Manage Countersourcing Strategy tracking and alignment with Sourcing.

Oversee the Master Costing File for all active and new styles.

Track Customs / Special Projects, ensuring all compliance and documentation is delivered.

Manage PD needs across Trello / Design boards.

Create and maintain New Item PowerPoint decks for alignment across Merch, Design, and Executive teams.

3. Cross-Functional Partnerships

Act as the primary liaison between PD and :

o Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines

o Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing

o Operations / Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions

Ensure all departments are informed, unblocked, and accountable to deliverables.

4. Planning & Prioritization

Own Premium Product Development workflow and vendor communication.

Drive PD Prioritization, balancing Merchandising commercial priorities with Design / Marketing needs.

Maintain a clear roadmap by category, launch date, and go-to-market priorities.

5. Sample Management & Approvals

Manage 1st, 2nd, and Final Sample tracking and organization.

Coordinate feedback loops across PD, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing.

Own Pre-Production (PP) Sample Approval, ensuring readiness for production handoff.

6. Non-Website Customs (Ownership Area)

Manage Marketing & Gifting Customs requests (photoshoots, influencers, seeding, VIP).

Manage Shopify Consultation Customs for new pages, special builds, and custom SKU needs.

Qualifications

4+ years experience in Product Development, Merchandising, or Product Operations, with experience in jewelry.

Proven ability to manage complex product pipelines with multiple vendors and timelines.

Strong data organization skills : Excel / Sheets mastery required.

Experience with PD tools (Trello, Airtable, Monday, or similar).

Excellent communication and cross-functional alignment skills.

Strong attention to detail, with ability to juggle many SKUs and moving parts.

Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth DTC environment where priorities shift quickly.