David Yurman Product Development Intern

About David Yurman

Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Women’s Product Development team in turning over new-market vendor project kits, including CAD posting requests, creating mechanicals, releasing purchase orders and assigning vendors in PLM.
• Research industry standards, including earring fits and tennis bracelet sizing.
• Upload and enter quality assurance testing results in PLM for future access.
• Create mechanicals for existing components for internal and external use.
• Work with Project Managers to review new-market samples, identify callouts and provide feedback for Design Team review.
• Attend daily Design meetings with the Product Development team to build jewelry and manufacturing knowledge.
• Contribute to outstanding ASR projects, a Product Development initiative to second-source key styles within the business.
• Assist with product verification in partnership with the Merchandising Vault and Ecommerce teams.
• Work closely with the reporting Project Manager to learn about Product Development challenges and brainstorm ways to mitigate them.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in a related field, with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Study in business management, fine arts, apparel or fashion merchandising, or product development.
• Strong multitasking, organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to contribute to the team in any capacity.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about product development processes.

Skills

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in a related field, with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA; relevant fields include business management, fine arts, apparel or fashion merchandising, and product development.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 25 per hour.

Benefits

Weekly learning, social and networking events.

Culture

David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.

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