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Packaging Development Project Manager – Luxury and Jewelry

Location: U.S.-Based | Hybrid

Compensation: Market-Competitive, Based on Experience

Role Summary

A growing company in the luxury consumer products space is seeking a Packaging Development Project Manager to support the development and execution of specialized packaging programs following commercial approval.

This position manages projects from development and sampling through production and delivery, coordinating closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, manufacturing partners, and logistics providers. The role will support senior commercial leadership and serve as a central point of coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule, meet quality standards, and are executed according to specifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in jewelry, luxury goods, packaging, manufacturing, or a related environment, with strong project management and vendor coordination skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage multiple packaging development projects from development through production and shipment.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, approvals, and milestones across internal and external teams.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, ensuring requirements, specifications, timelines, and deliverables are clearly communicated and met.
• Coordinate sample development, production files, specifications, and approvals with manufacturing partners.
• Partner with operations, quality, engineering, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with international manufacturing and supplier partners across multiple global markets.
• Monitor project progress and identify development, production, material, or supply-chain risks.
• Develop solutions and mitigation plans to address project issues and keep programs on schedule.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders regarding project timing, risks, and next steps.
• Confirm production capacity, delivery schedules, and logistics readiness.
• Maintain visibility into project and shipment status through completion.
• Support the development of displays, merchandising items, and other luxury retail presentation materials in addition to primary packaging.
• Assist with process improvements and other special projects as needed.

Experience & Background

• Experience in jewelry, jewelry packaging, luxury goods, luxury retail, packaging development, project management, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with jewelry packaging or luxury packaging is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Familiarity with packaging design, engineering, specifications, tooling, or technical packaging processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of specialized luxury packaging formats, including rigid boxes, hinged packaging, specialty wrapping materials, displays, or related components, is beneficial.
• Understanding of materials, coatings, adhesives, finishes, or other technical considerations relevant to jewelry and luxury packaging is a plus.
• Experience working with international manufacturing or supplier partners is preferred.
• Experience with jewelry displays, merchandising, retail presentation, or related products is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear and professional communication skills with clients, internal teams, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.

Technical & Working Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business productivity and collaboration tools.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, project tracking systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to review packaging, production, and technical files for completeness and accuracy.
• Understanding of packaging materials, structures, manufacturing processes, and production requirements preferred.

Work Structure

• Hybrid, U.S.-based position with regular on-site collaboration.
• Supports luxury and jewelry-related packaging programs.
• Regular interaction with domestic and international vendors and manufacturing partners.
• May require occasional flexibility outside standard business hours during important project milestones or production deadlines.

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in the development of high-end jewelry and luxury packaging, working across the full project lifecycle from development and sampling through production and delivery.

The position offers exposure to specialized packaging materials, manufacturing processes, international suppliers, luxury retail presentation, and client-facing project management. It is well suited for someone who enjoys coordinating complex projects, working directly with vendors and manufacturers, and bringing highly detailed packaging programs from concept to completion.