Product Assistant, Jewelry (1 year fixed term contract)

Ref#: W180331

Department: Manufacturing & Sourcing

City: Casalecchio di Reno

State/Province: Bologna

Location: Italy

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Product Development Assistant to join the Watches & Jewelry department at our Scandicci (Florence) headquarters in Italy. The role will support the Jewelry Product Development Manager across all product development activities, from prototyping through to quality control, working closely with designers, product managers, suppliers, and the Geneva-based Watches and Jewelry team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support the jewelry product development manager in daily operational and administrative activities

Coordinate the collections, organization, and archiving of technical documentation, samples, and prototypes

Coordinate product testing with external laboratories and monitor results

Collaborate with the Geneva team to support their operational requests

Participate in quality control phases and document outcomes

Update project trackers and development timelines

Prepare materials and documentation for technical meetings

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or courses in Design, Fashion, Materials Knowledge, Jewelry Making, or related fields

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Basic knowledge of materials used in jewelry (precious metals, gemstones, manufacturing techniques)

Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic to intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Familiarity with PLM systems or project management tools (preferred)

LANGUAGES

Italian: native or fluent

English: Very good (written and spoken) B2

SOFT SKILLS

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Flexibility and proactivity

Strong motivation to learn and grow within the luxury industry

Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

EXPERIENCE

0–2 years of experience in similar roles or internships within the fashion, luxury, or jewelry sector (preferred)

Previous experience in product development or supply chain (preferred but not essential)

Starting base salary equal to €27,000 (full-time). Once the successful candidate is selected, the salary offer will be based on objective and gender-neutral criteria such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and location.

Contractual level: CCNL Commercio – Level 4. Temporary contract - 1 year.

Meal Vouchers: €8.65/day per worked day of at least 6 hours.