Design Development Specialist

Job title:

Design Development Specialist

Company:

Pandora

Job description

Are you passionate about design and product development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and international environment? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our team as a Design Development Specialist!Within our Global Product business sits our Design Development department, which is a team of highly skilled and specialized design developers who every day strive to develop the most beautiful jewellery and concepts. In this role, you will play a key part in tracking multiple collections, collaborating closely with Design Development Managers, Designers, and our colleagues in Thailand. The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams is essential to success in this position.We’re looking for a curious, adaptable team player who excels in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. You will need strong project management skills, the ability to manage shifting priorities, and a proactive approach to challenges. A willingness to learn, humility, and flexibility are key, as well as a keen understanding of product development processes.Key Responsibilities:
Collection Development & Tracking:

• Support the manager throughout the collection development process.
• Track design sketch launches and delivery schedules to ensure timely development.
• Monitor the number of designs in collections in collaboration with the Thai Product Development Team.
• Update cross-functional collection line plans with design IDs and images.
• Upload design briefs and maintain status updates in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Coordinate with the Legal team to ensure IP compliance.
• Communicate feedback and process control comments from the manager to the production team.
• Opportunity for Growth: Manage smaller collections, concepts, or projects-including CAD reviews, design feedback, proto, cost and quality reviews, while keeping timelines on track.

Sample Approvals:

• Review pre-production samples and provide detailed feedback to the Thai Product Development teams.
• Review tolerance charts and ensure proper sample storage and tracking.
• Review sample edits and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Product Packshots:
• Represent Design Development at product photo shoot meetings.
• Ensure that the correct samples are used in shoots.
• Verify that photos accurately reflect the colors and details of the samples.

Reports / Meetings:

• Attend weekly capacity check-ins with the Thai Product Development team.
• Participate in weekly technical meetings with Design Development Managers and the Product Development team.
• Lead marketing sample handover meetings.
• Present collections to Creative Content teams and Copywriters.
• In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, the Design Development Specialist will also play a key role in a variety of dynamic, ad hoc tasks and special projects that arise throughout the year. These projects may vary in scope and complexity, often requiring creative problem-solving, flexibility, and strong collaboration with different departments across the organization.

Furthermore, we hope you can demonstrate;
Professional Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the jewelry or consumer goods industry, with a focus on development, innovation, or project management/assistance roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong eye for visual design aesthetics, especially in jewelry and product presentations.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and AX systems is a plus.

Personal Competencies:

• Passionate about structure and organization, with a strong interest in Excel spreadsheets, design, innovation, and the product lifecycle process.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Keen eye for visual design, particularly in jewelry and product presentations.
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Positive, can-do attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and tackle challenges.

Additional Information:
Global Career Band 5
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Ideal start date: 1st of March, 2025You will be reporting into the Design Development Director of Moments, Pandora Me & Collaborations.Did we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position. If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply. 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 jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery 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, 21 Dec 2024 08:57:04 GMT

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