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Director, Product Development (Women's Apparel)

Reformation
Location
Vernon, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Supply Chain
Salary
$160,000 - $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in apparel product development
  • Prior people-management experience at the manager or associate director level or above
  • Track record of owning costing negotiations and margin targets
  • Experience building and retaining supplier and vendor relationships
  • Comfortable managing both import and domestic development processes
  • Working knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and BOM/data maintenance
Nice to have
  • Natural mentor who enjoys developing people
  • Structured and nimble in process building
  • Comfortable having hard cross-functional conversations
What the job really is

The Director of Product Development for Women's Apparel will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget and margin targets. This role involves close collaboration with various teams including Design and R&D, as well as mentoring a product development team. The position requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining the company's sustainability commitments.

Benefits
  • Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Competitive paid time off policies
  • Retirement planning support including sustainable fund options
  • Fertility care support with reimbursement after 1 year
  • Donations to community efforts
Things to weigh
  • No remote work option; position is on-site only
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed
  • Role involves significant responsibility and accountability in product lifecycle management
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