Ask & Embla | Singapore / China | Full-time
Reports to: Product Development Associate Manager
We are building something extraordinary at Ask & Embla, and the people behind our products are a big part of how we get there. We are currently open to applications from candidates based in Singapore and China for this role.
Ask & Embla is a fast-growing alternative jewelry brand with a deeply loyal global community, and our product development team is at the heart of everything we make. We are looking for a Product Developer who is organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely excited about bringing products to life from concept to delivery. If you have a commitment to excellence, a sharp eye for timelines, and experience working across accessories or jewelry product development, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Manage and plan the timeline and critical path across all phases of the product life cycle including initiation, planning, execution, and closing
- Create product development plans including scope, schedule, critical path, milestones, and risk assessment
- Track statuses across all phases of the product life cycle and flag issues early
- Identify issues, facilitate resolution, and make necessary adjustments to plans
- Establish and set up monitoring and reporting processes across various business units
- Proactively communicate project status updates to the core team, Merchandising, Marketing, and senior management
- Assist teams in developing effective business cases and project files for new initiatives
- Collect and translate data into actionable insights
- Prepare or automate the preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports to ensure timely updates on product development statuses
- Ensure design, product development, and merchandising teams are all aligned on their respective timelines, deliverables, and milestones
- Make recommendations based on past performance and predict trends
- Ensure product lifecycle management software is utilized and data is kept up to date and organized
- Participate in continuous learning and skill development, staying updated with industry trends
Who You Are
- 2 to 4 years of experience in product development, ideally within jewelry, accessories, or fashion
- Genuine resonance with Ask & Embla, with a clear understanding of our aesthetic, values, and the community we serve
- Experience working with suppliers is strongly preferred, you understand how to manage timelines and communication across production partners
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, you do not let things slip through the cracks
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across creative, merchandising, marketing, and operations teams
- Data-savvy, able to build and maintain reports and translate numbers into decisions
- Proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being asked
- Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment where you build as you go
- Open to using AI as a tool for process improvement, ideally AI-native in how you think and operate
- Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage especially for China-based applicants
Pay: $3,700.00 - $4,200.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Promotion to permanent employee
Location:
- Singapore 208561 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore 208561