We are seeking a Director, Product Development to drive execution of merchandise needs for Artist specific E-commerce Campaigns. This is a fast-paced, high-volume position that requires tenured PD & sourcing experience for many different product categories.
Requirements
- 7 years of experience in apparel and accessories production and/or product development
- Diverse market segment background (men's, juniors, and children's wear, accessories)
- Strong costing and product engineering skills
- Established vendor base & relationships for apparel (cut and sew knits, sleepwear and loungewear) and accessories
- Detail oriented with strong follow through skills
- Extensive technical knowledge of raw materials, garment constructions, wash and print processes
- Microsoft Suite and Adobe proficiencies (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator)
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
- Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands
- Strong long-term strategic planning capability
- Experience ingesting requirements and adapting workflows to accommodate those requirements
- Music Merch Production experience a plus
- Bachelor's degree (US or foreign equivalent) in Product Development, Textile Science, Fashion Design or sourcing
- Extensive factory manufacturing process experience including production timeline management, fact-based costing, and pricing
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Detail oriented but capable of developing and executing strategies as well
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams
- Works well under pressure
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
- 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
- Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
- A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
- 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
- 2-weeks paid Winter Break
- 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
- Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
- Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
