Senior Product Development Specialist

JENNY BIRD is Canada's leading fashion jewelry brand, known for its elevated design, quality craftsmanship, and forward-thinking approach. As we expand our offering to include fine jewelry alongside our mainline collections, we are looking for a talented and detail-driven Senior Product Development Manager to help bring our vision to life.
This role will support product development for the mainline jewelry category, working closely with the Senior Product Development Manager to manage the product lifecycle from concept through to production hand-off. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and global suppliers to help ensure timely execution, uphold quality standards, and meet margin targets.
Product Development & Vendor Management
Supports sample development and sourcing activities by partnering closely with overseas vendors to ensure clear communication, adherence to timelines, and alignment with product standards.
ensuring timely distribution to key stakeholders including Design and Creative.
Conducts detailed pre-production and post-production (PP/TOP) reviews in collaboration with the Senior Product Development Manager, escalating concerns proactively.
Quality Assurance & Product Integrity
Leads the wear testing program in partnership with the Product Associate, setting overall strategy and protocols, reviewing documented feedback, and ensuring key insights are incorporated into product development.
Oversees quality spot-checks of PP and TOP samples; Partners closely with the Senior Product Development Manager and Production Director to prepare and deliver all QC documentation.
Acts as the point of contact for all product-related inquiries on the mainline jewelry category, from Customer Care, Wholesale, and Marketing.
Supports internal product knowledge sessions for each new collection, helping to ensure cross-functional teams are educated on product features and key messaging.
Studio & Digital Asset Management
Helps maintain and update SKU reference guides, assortment decks, and product archive logs for cross-functional use.
Ensures all labelling, UPCs, and shipping documentation are accurate and uploaded in internal systems.
Project Management
Market Research & Creative Support
Conducts competitive market research and supports Design with sourcing local materials and inspiration.
Assists the Creative Director with mockups of new design concepts as needed.
2-4 years of experience in product development or production (jewelry or accessories preferred)

• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and Adobe Illustrator a plus
• Passion for product and the customer experience
• As a brand, we have seen incredible growth and success through our team’s proactiveness, curiosity, and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally, communicate ideas effectively, and support the company’s goals.

3-weeks vacation + 3 float days + Summer Fridays (we close the office early at 1 pm)

• A comprehensive benefits program + health care spending account
• Parental Leave Top-Up
• Phone screening

JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.