Director, Product Development (Women's Apparel)
Core
Own execution of the entire product development lifecycle for import and domestic apparel lines, from concept to production pass-off, ensuring margin performance and speed to market.
Role type
Director, Product Development (Apparel)
Builds
Women's apparel products (accessories, swimwear, sleepwear) for a global sustainable fashion brand.
Domain
Sustainable Fashion / Apparel Manufacturing
Required skills
Apparel product development lifecycle management, costing negotiation, vendor relationship management, budget management, PLM/ERP systems proficiency, team leadership and mentoring, cross-functional stakeholder management, import and domestic process management.
Preferred skills
Experience with fit tech and quality assurance processes, data-driven process improvement, sustainability-focused sourcing.
Technologies
PLM, ERP, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, BigQuery
Responsibilities
Oversee the product development calendar and lifecycle; translate design direction into manufacturable products; manage costing and vendor negotiations; lead and mentor the product development team; ensure compliance and quality standards; align development plans with merchandising goals.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership