Director of Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Product Development Calendar
• Build, manage and continuously refine the seasonal product development calendar.
• Ensure all cross-functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, PD, Marketing & Content)understand milestone requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify risks to timeline, adjusting plans and coordinating solutions.
• Participate in weekly calendar or milestone check-ins to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Communicate milestone changes, issues and blockers to stakeholders in real time.
• Ensure vendors understand calendar expectations and deliverables.
• Follow up on delays and negotiate revised timelines where necessary.
• Identify inefficiencies in the development workflow and recommend improvements.
• Use Airtable as a tracking dashboard to enhance timeline visibility and speed.
• Participate in post-season calendar reviews and incorporate learnings into future cycles.
• Liaise with Director of Pre Production on Production Handover and BOM Oversight
• Oversee the transition from development to production handover, ensuring all style information from design and product development is complete, accurate, and released on schedule to meet delivery deadlines.
• Validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for precision in fabrics, trims, and finishing details, upholding the brand’s luxury quality standards.
• Lead seasonal Production Handover meetings to verify material readiness, final approvals and accurate execution of design details.
• Work closely with Pre-Production and Production Directors to escalate any unresolved materials or trims that risk impacting delivery milestones.
• Engage, schedule and participate in pre-production meetings (including but not limited to Design Scrub) to confirm readiness and ensure every stakeholder, internal and external, is aligned on deliverables and timing.
• Uphold brand standards of craftsmanship, quality, and timeliness, ensuring every production and over supports both the creative vision and business delivery goals.
• Support Content, PR and Marketing Teams in Management of Marketing & Photoshoot Sample Pipeline
• Support the Sr. Product Coordinator in planning and tracking of all samples required for marketing campaigns, e-commerce shoots, social content and PR.
• Liaise with Content, Marketing and Merchandising teams to confirm sample lists, deadlines and product priorities per season.
• Oversee the communication of sample requirements, specifications, and deadlines to factories, supports and sourcing teams.
• Lead preparation of contingency plans when sample availability is at risk, including back up styles, partial deliveries, etc.
• Document development timelines, bottlenecks and vendor performance to improve future sample cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Product Development, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in pre-production, product development, or production within high-end or contemporary fashion.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, costing, and development processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple categories and vendors simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Excel, and calendar management tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and a sense of ownership.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and global vendor networks
• Thrives in dynamic environments, is solutions-driven and calm under pressure; able to anticipate issues and act quickly to maintain timeline integrity.
• Deep appreciation for quality, craftsmanship, and brand integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency, precision, and timeliness in execution.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.
• Able to life/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.

Total Rewards Package

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• A fun-filled, creative work environment
  
• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• 401k with company match
• Competitive salary
• Generous discount
  
  * Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
  * The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion