Product Developer

Job Description

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