Jewelry Product Development Internship

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Working on sketching of jewelry, the placing of stone, etc.
2. Working with tools and materials, such as metals and gemstones
3. Reporting to the senior designer, working closely with the team, and ensuring that designs are created to expected standards in line with brand guidelines and commercially sound
4. Working on continuous product development of a large and diverse number of items
5. Sourcing products for the design and production of all jewelry collections and accessories
6. Handling negotiations with manufacturers/suppliers
7. Monitoring industry trends and evaluating competitors
8. Working with the design team to ensure products are designed cost-effectively
9. Providing guidance on products to the retail teams
10. Working with the managing director on product selection
11. Assisting the design team in the launch of collections

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