Director, Product Development (Women's Apparel)

What you'll do

• Direct development from concept through sampling, costing, fit approval and production handoff.
• Manage development calendars with Design, R&D, Merchandising, Tech Services and Production.
• Negotiate supplier costs to meet margin targets and manage departmental budgets.
• Oversee vendor performance, capacity recommendations, and deadstock and trim sourcing.
• Keep product data accurate and ensure styles meet quality, testing, labeling and compliance standards.
• Mentor the development team, shape its structure and improve processes using productivity metrics.

What they're looking for

• 10+ years in apparel product development, with people management at manager, associate director level or above.
• Proven ownership of cost negotiations, margin goals and budgets.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating cost, quality and capacity.
• Experience with domestic and import development, including geographic differences in timelines and capacity.
• Knowledge of PLM/ERP and BOM maintenance; proficiency in Office/Google Workspace and comfort with live reporting.

Pay

$160,000 – $170,000 per year base pay, as published by the employer. Bonuses, equity and benefits, where offered, are confirmed by the employer.