Director of Product Development, Wovens

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Director of Product Development, Wovens to join our team, reporting directly to the SVP of Product.  Focused primarily on all woven categories: outerwear, bottoms and shirts; this position will work on driving the product development process from concept through hand-off, while continuously communicating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure superior quality and accuracy of timeline.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of development cycle from initial concept through production hand-off, continually communicating with all vendors on design intent and changes as necessary. 
• Partner with Design Team to execute their vision with authenticity and superior quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve design, develop and production processes.
• Work with SVP of Product to implement a development strategy aligned with company goals.
• Maintain first sight of costing for all woven categories to ensure margin expectations are being met or exceeded.
• Oversee the PD WIP, ensuring accuracy of timeline and deliverables.
• Update cross-functional departments on timing, calendar, product updates, approvals, and issues
• Collaborate with Raw Materials, Tech Design and Production as required to see product through to completion.
• Interpret and communicate raw material needs to RM Manager and assist with sourcing.
• Identify new materials and innovative surface techniques to present to the design team.
• Attend fitting with Tech Design for development call outs and notes.
• Manage and drive all initiatives for cost savings, speed, and efficiencies. 
• Issue development purchase order requests and updates
• Track departmental spending to anticipate seasonal budget with reporting to SVP of Product
• Mentor and train Development and Raw Materials Assistant
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Product Development; woven categories preferred. 
• Knowledge of raw materials, construction and fit is a must.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• PLM experience necessary, Backbone PLM experience a plus
• Ability multitask and thrive in a high-volume, rapidly changing environment, and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a diverse group of people

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000