Associate Project Coordinator - New Product Development (Luxury Jewellery)

About Us:
We are a luxury jewellery global powerhouse, with over 120 years of legacy and 3 design studios catering to retailers globally, along with building human-centric brands Aneka and Unsaid for consumers. Our aim is to make jewellery more relevant to the evolving customer, with superior craftsmanship and designs that tell a story. We achieve this through a deep understanding of our consumers, centering everything we do—from insights to creation—around them, helping to create new desires in the world of jewellery.  

At Walking Tree, we are a team of inspired professionals who mine insights and build on unique and innovative ideas together, to form a disruptive and forward-thinking jewellery powerhouse.

For us, our people come first. We are sensitive to the needs of those who make us who we are. We aspire to create simply joyful workspace that inspire creativity and collaboration. Pooling from our years of expertise and a core value system in place, we ensure that every Walking Tree workspace is infused with infectious energy, resulting in a buzzing creative flow.

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Job Title: Associate Project Coordinator - New Product Development (Luxury Jewellery)

Reports To: Project Manager

Brand: Aneka and Unsaid

Role Summary:
As a Project Coordinator Associate, you will manage the entire product development plan, track them on a daily basis, prompt any changes, keep the manager informed of current plan & ensure the priorities are clear. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development Process:
Collaborate with the Product Manager to align on the overall product development (PD) process. 
Ensure all stages of the PD process are followed, and milestones are met, by coordinating with respective teams and aligning priorities.
Accurately maintain and update the tracker for each product at every stage, ensuring data integrity and consistency in relevant systems and spreadsheets.
Support ergonomics, lab tests, and quality control (QC) processes to ensure product standards.
Assist in product review meetings by organizing necessary images and videos for stakeholders. Record feedback, track SKUs, and update their movement in the Product Master sheet.
Manage sign-offs during review meetings and ensure updates are communicated to teams.
Generate reports and summaries based on entered data, providing insights as needed.

2. Photo-shoot Support and Coordination:
Schedule craft and creative photoshoots as per studio requirements, coordinating with the Production and Sourcing teams.
Update the photoshoot tracker, follow up on progress, and keep internal teams informed of any changes.

3. Special Projects:
Take on special projects related to product research and merchandising.
Refine and rearrange the PD sheet format for the design team to streamline processes.
Prepare and maintain a response form to address queries raised by retail teams effectively.

4. Reporting and Budget Management:
Assist in analyzing product performance and generating related insights.
Update dashboards tracking product development timelines and progress.
Prepare reports on rework costs to monitor and optimize resource usage. 

Collaborate: 

• With Design team & Production teams
• With Sourcing teams for sourcing issues
• With Studio team for photo-shoots
• With back-end team for orders and shipments  

• Good project management skills 
• Process orientation 
• Trouble shooting 
• Coordination with different teams - Understanding and Patience 
• Collaborative Nature 
• Positive Attitude 
• Continuous Learner 

At Walking Tree, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, inspired, and empowered. We encourage creativity and value the unique perspectives of all team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support our team, including:

• Opportunity to work with international teams and some of the best talent in the world.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal growth and promotions within the company.
• Employee discount on company products and merchandise.

We are committed to upholding our core values of integrity, respect, and excellence, and we seek to reflect these in every interaction, both internally and externally.