Director, Product Development - Accessories

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the product development strategy aligned with the goals and market trends.
• Lead and mentor the product development team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of team members.
• Ensure products meet cost targets, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with designers, category managers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to create new projects from concept to launch.
• Assist in defining the product vision and strategy for Personalization products, ensuring innovative and competitive product offerings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing vendors and suppliers to ensure quality materials and components.
• Expand the vendor and supplier network to keep up with the growing evolution of personalization products.
• Communicate effectively with collaborators to ensure transparency and alignment.

Requirements

• 10+ years' development and sourcing experience, preferably with a background in Engineering.
• 3+ years of team management experience.
• Proven record of success at other globally recognized accessory brands.
• Passion and deep knowledge of product development and sourcing.
• Strong communication abilities to effectively interact with and connect with others.
• Ability to delegate, overseeing multiple projects efficiently and with agility across your team to ensure design review readiness.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong technical understanding and proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management software.
• Ability to travel domestically or globally as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with product lifecycle management software.
• Background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified but implied experience in engineering or related fields.
• Experience at globally recognized accessory brands.

Benefits & Perks

• Position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
• Company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible work schedule with in-office requirements varying by work persona.