Head of Production & Technical Innovation - Abbott Lyon

Rewarding salary + 10% bonus + benefits

Hybrid – 3 days per week at the London Product Studio

We've partnered with the exciting brand Abbott Lyon as we search for a Head of Production & Technical Innovation to join their team!

Company Overview

Abbott Lyon is all about creating affordable luxury, designer-inspired, trend-led jewellery and accessories with a personal touch.

Founded in 2015 by Jezz Skelton & Asha Jones it has become a big hit globally, achieving eight-figure revenue direct to consumers via its website, and is the fastest-growing jewellery brand in the UK, and recently ranked in the Sunday Times 100. Abbott Lyon’s focus is on creating high quality, stylish and meaningful jewellery designs with thoughtful and personal touches.

Check out their website here: www.abbottlyon.com

About the role

As Head of Production & Technical Innovation, you’ll be the bridge between creativity and capability – combining deep technical expertise with an experimental mindset to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in custom jewellery and personalised gifting.

You’ll work across teams to improve existing processes, introduce new materials and technologies, and lead the integration of advanced personalisation techniques (e.g. UV Printing/Embroidery). Your work will directly impact product development, customer satisfaction, and the brand’s competitive edge.

This role is perfectly suited to somebody who likes to work at the leading edge of product and process innovation at scale, with a combination of a creative and solution/detail-oriented mindset.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the technical innovation roadmap for personalised jewellery and accessory production.
• Guide and oversee the integration of new personalisation technologies (e.g. laser engraving, UV printing, embroidery, vinyl transfer).
• Work with design and product teams to turn complex customised concepts into scalable production-ready solutions.
• Liaise with the Design Team on CAD development and modelling for customised and bespoke jewellery.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing techniques, including plating, stone setting, laser engraving, rapid prototyping and more.
• Oversee the testing and implementation of new machinery, tools and processes for UK-based and international production.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, improving quality, consistency and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing partners to develop new capabilities and pilot innovative concepts.
• Train and support internal teams in understanding and using new tools, machinery or techniques.

About You

• Proven experience in a technical role within jewellery or personalised product manufacturing.
• Understanding of CAD/Illustrator design, ideally with Matrix or Rhino.
• Deep knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes and equipment – including casting, plating, setting, and prototyping.
• Experience with commercial personalisation technologies such as engraving, embroidery, UV printing, and vinyl printing.
• Comfortable working across both creative and technical teams to translate ideas into products.
• Highly hands-on and solutions-focused with a maker’s mindset.
• Bonus: Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Gravotech software.
• Bonus: Experience scaling production in a direct-to-consumer or custom product business.

Benefits

• Rewarding base salary + 10% bonus package

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements, there’s a minimum requirement of three days a week in office in the London Studio

• Lots of potential for career development and training

• Private Health Insurance

• Fun and friendly team with regular socials

• Opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing jewellery brand in the UK!

If you’re looking to join an innovative, fast-growing brand, apply now or email Sam at sam.mendes@abbottlyon.com to learn more!

Abbott Lyon is committed to building and supporting a brilliant, diverse, and inclusive team as an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.