Design Development Manager

PRODUCT/DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER   

Do you want to play a key role in the Design Development team within Global Product at Pandora's global headquarters in Copenhagen? As a Product Development Manager / Design Development Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of products in key collections throughout the development cycles. If you’re passionate about product design, development, and contributing to a diverse, inclusive culture, we’d love to have you on board! 

Product / Design Development of Main Cycles: 

• Lead close partnerships with Design, Creative Sourcing & Production teams to manage the development process from concept to pre-production samples across specific collections. 

• Oversee product development meetings to ensure alignment on project status. 

• Leverage your in-depth product knowledge to identify and resolve potential delays, cost, quality, production, and legal challenges. 

• Manage proto and sample reviews with Design SVP & Directors. 

• Handle all edit requests following proto and sample reviews. 

• Ensure timely approval of all samples and ensure development cycles are kept on track. 

Cost & Quality: 

• Proactively identify designs with potential quality or cost challenges, coordinating with the quality team for early testing and wear assessments. 

• Drive the development of cost-effective, high-quality alternatives as needed. 

• Work closely with the quality team to ensure all testing is completed promptly during the development cycle. 

Reporting & Stakeholder Management: 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to generate critical information that supports effective decision-making. 

• Provide regular updates on product development status to management. 

• Serve as the key liaison between Design & Production teams in cross-functional meetings, sharing insights on new designs and materials. 

• Participate in Material Sourcing and Development meetings. 

Professional Qualifications & Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development within the jewelry industry (or similar industry). 

• Specialized product knowledge within the jewelry or a comparable industry. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in complex product development scenarios. 

• Highly motivated, results-oriented, with strong reporting and organizational skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely in English. 

In addition, we’re looking for someone who demonstrates: 

• A passion for design and the product lifecycle. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. 

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broader strategic perspective. 

• The ability to consolidate complex information and deliver clear guidance to stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in PLM systems is a plus. 

• An eye for visual design aesthetics, particularly in jewelry and visual presentations. 

Did we get your attention? 

If you're excited about this opportunity and have any remaining questions, feel free to reach out to: 
 

Karina Alaide Morote 
Design Development Director 
kari@pandora.net 

Icing on the cake

You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interior design, we are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.

About Pandora

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com