American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. The Product Development Coordinator will provide essential support to the Jewelry division, ensuring product milestones are met and the development calendar remains on track.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in the seasonal merchandising of jewelry collections; maintain up-to-date line sheets and visual merchandising tools
- Own the end-to-end sample process—ordering, tracking, and organizing samples for the showroom, photo shoots, and client presentations
- Support the development process by gathering data for seasonal trend reports and conducting competitive market analysis
- Act as a liaison between the Design and Production teams to ensure design specs are communicated clearly and deadlines are monitored
- Maintain accurate product data in internal systems and assist in pulling weekly sales reports to help inform merchandising decisions
- Work closely with production teams to track manufacturing status and ensure timely delivery of product launches
- Assist in daily correspondence with vendors regarding product updates, sampling feedback, and shipping logistics
- Manage departmental calendars, project trackers, and other tasks as needed to keep the division running efficiently
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in merchandising or product development (relevant internships included)
- Fashion or Bridge Jewelry experience required
- Exceptional follow-up skills and a 'no task is too small' attitude
- Comfortable working with numbers and basic retail math
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and PowerPoint for creating professional presentations
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with different personalities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot priorities quickly to meet tight deadlines
- A genuine interest in the watch and jewelry industry and a desire to learn the business from the ground up
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Company Overview
American Exchange Group is a designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of fashion accessory watches, jewelry, and footwear. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.axnygroup.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
American Exchange Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.