# Product Development Manager at Ring Concierge

> United States · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aringconcierge%3A6240732004 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Ring Concierge](https://alderhq.app/companies/ring-concierge)
- Location text: New York, New York, United States; NYC Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York, New York, United States; NYC Office")
- Posted: 2026-11-02 (7 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://ringconcierge.com/pages/job-application?gh_jid=6240732004

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $90k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 1079): p25 $120k, median $150k, p75 $178k

## Description (the employer's text)

Ring Concierge is a rapidly growing, female-founded fine jewelry company specializing in custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Product Development Manager to drive our development process from concept through launch. You’ll partner with domestic and international vendors, lead sampling and cross-sourcing, oversee quality and costing, and keep documentation accurate and timelines on track. The ideal candidate brings strong technical jewelry knowledge, exceptional organization, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

### Responsibilities

### Development & Timeline Management

- Manage development projects from concept through production, keeping them aligned with approved designs, specs, and timelines.
- Maintain the PD calendar and track milestones and sample status, anticipating delays and recommending solutions.
- Own PD tools (PD Masterfile, Product Details Decks, product knowledge files) and keep accurate records of styles, revisions, materials, and approvals.
### Sampling & Vendor Management

- Coordinate sample requests, revisions, and approvals with domestic and international vendors, following up on outstanding items.
- Own sample shipping, intake, and logs, and prepare samples for internal reviews.
- Review CADs and samples against specs and reference samples, and give vendors detailed feedback on dimensions, construction, materials, and finishes.
### Quality Assurance & Launch Readiness

- Evaluate samples for workmanship, stone setting, finishing, plating, durability, and wearability, ensuring consistency across vendors.
- Track corrections through final approval, and confirm that specs and documentation are complete for pre-launch sign-off.
- Coordinate packaging requirements for new launches.
### Costing & Data

- Support product costing, vendor quotes, and margin tracking. Verify costs against specs, including metal weights, stone counts, materials, and labor.
- Prepare comparative costing analyses for cross-sourced styles.
- Monitor gold and raw material markets and flag any impact on costs and margins.
- Track sample costs and invoices in partnership with AP.
### Raw Materials & Sourcing

- Source gemstones, diamonds, findings, and chain, comparing options on price, availability, lead time, and vendor capability.
- Maintain a materials library and records of approved materials and specs.
### Cross-Functional Partnership

- Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Operations on launches, providing specs and samples for photoshoots and e-commerce.
- Share regular status updates, and prepare accurate product education and launch materials.
- Use customer feedback, returns, and wear-test data to identify quality issues and implement improvements with vendors.
- Support competitive, trend, and materials research.
- Identify ways to improve PD processes, and assist with engravable orders and ad hoc initiatives.
### Requirements

- 5+ years in jewelry product development, production, or sourcing
- DTC experience preferred
- Experience with overseas vendors preferred
- Strong interest in jewelry design, materials, and craftsmanship
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with vendors
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
### Details

- Full-time role located in Midtown NYC
- This role requires 5 days per week in office
- Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the knowledge that we have a startup culture and your day may extend past listed office hours (with the possibility of weekends during busy season or sales)
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- 401k with employer match program
- We offer generous employee discounts on our fine jewelry
- Paid time off, including an extra allowance of 3 days annually for religious observances
- Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated base compensation for this role is $90,000+

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