Metalsmithing/ Bench Jeweler / Eyewear Manufacturing

Bench Jeweler/Product Development Management/ Eyewear Manufacturing

· Creation and maintenance of product plans throughout various stages of development, ensuring accuracy of item detail

· Provide manufacturing process expertise/direction on projects requiring updated processes, new technology or material implementation, and new products to ensure cost effective manufacturability at highest quality levels. Ensure new processes are documented

· Utilize fine jewelry expertise in bridging sophisticated craftsmanship with precious metals/gemstones to optical and eyewear projects developed in-house

· Source precious metals/gemstones to be incorporated into product portfolio

· Ensure critical details within category architectures are systematically maintained and project milestones are met on a timely basis

· Initiate new product development; research product offerings to ensure the product strategy remains robust and competitive

· Analyze classification, price point and sales trends to inform decisions on new product

· Conduct competitive market research on a regular basis

· Ideate and realize proprietary brand identities for collections of optical and eyewear products, tiered pricing structures and custom 1/1 offerings

· Aid with execution and implementation of margin reviews and pricing structure strategies to ensure margin requirements are met for the formal price setting process

· Analyze product portfolio and gather comparable product information to inform retail, cost and margin targets as well as final retails for new products

Sales & Business Development Management:

· Model pricing scenarios for optimization, validating pricing based on sales volume and margin drivers to inform decisions

· Consult face-to-face with local clientele to discern custom project needs and close sales after finalizing appropriate order specifications

· Field leads to generate domestic private-label manufacturing business

Additional Responsibilities:

· Actively create action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Coordinate, manage, and maintain security of samples/stock according to inventory control process requirements

· Partner with 3rd party vendors or subcontractors to resolve production needs and ensure strategies are properly executed

· Work safely at all times by consistently following safe work procedures in lab/shop, as well as all safety procedures required on site. Promptly report all incidents and safety issues to business owner. Adhere to all safety requirements.

· Perform root cause analysis when needed and provide an applicable action plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• CAD expereince

Experience:

• bench jeweler: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $36