Design Development Manager

Job title:

Design Development Manager

Company:

Pandora

Job description

Are you eager to become a pivotal member of the Design Development team within Global Product at Pandora’s Global headquarters in Copenhagen? As a Design Development Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of products across specific collections throughout their development cycles. If you are passionate about product design and development and wish to join a world-class team that values diversity and inclusive culture, then this opportunity is for you!Responsibilities:
Design Development:

• Collaborate closely with Design, Creative Sourcing, and Production teams to manage development from sketches to pre-production samples for specific collections.
• Oversee Cost, Quality, and Time aspects of New Product Development.
• Conduct product development meetings to align on status updates and deliverable timelines.
• Utilize technical expertise to address and resolve potential delays, cost, quality, production, and legal issues throughout the development process.
• Manage prototype and sample reviews with Creative Directors.
• Handle all edit requests post-prototype and sample reviews.
• Take full ownership of the sample approval process.
• Ensure development cycles adhere to the established timeline.

Cost & Quality Management:

• Identify high-risk designs early in terms of quality and cost, coordinating early testing/wear testing with the quality team.
• Initiate and manage the development of cost and quality alternatives, as necessary.
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure timely testing during the development cycle process.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management:

• Gather, consolidate, and provide critical information to key stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
• Create and manage updates on product development status for management.
• Represent Design & Production teams at cross-functional alignment meetings, serving as the knowledge source for new designs and materials.
• Participate in Material Sourcing and Development meetings.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development within the jewellery industry or a similar field.
• Extensive specialized product knowledge within the jewellery industry or a related sector.
• Extensive knowledge on product development and the process within the jewellery industry or a related sector.
• Strong problem-solving, structured and detailed person with complex analysis skills.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and proficient in reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of delivering structured and clear presentations in English.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Passion for Design and the Product Lifecycle/Development process.
• Collaborative team player; comfortable with a fast-paced environment and shifting priorities.
• Open minded with ability to listen to and analysis various option and make decision.
• Ability to work autonomously even without detailed instructions.
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture.
• Ability to consolidate complex information and provide clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Keen eye for visual design aesthetics, particularly in jewellery and visual presentations.
• Proficiency in MS-office suite is a must, esp Excel and ppt.
• Experience with Agile Development is an advantage.
• Proficiency in PLM systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping (3D printing, etc) is a plus.

Additional information
Global Career Band 4
Application deadline: 15/09/2024
Location: CopenhagenDid we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions regarding the position, please contact:Anthony Leung
Design Development Director
[email protected]If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future we look forward to hearing from you!We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.Icing on the cake
You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interior design we are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.About Pandora
Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewelry made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewelry is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,500 points of sale, including more than 2,500 concept stores.Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 01:25:18 GMT

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