Director of Product Design & Development, Women’s

Areas of Accountability

• Lead end-to-end product creation for Women’s category, including strategy and roadmap ownership.
• Translate category strategy, customer insights, and business goals into a focused product pipeline.
• Define product briefs, success metrics, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Use data and feedback to refine product direction continuously.
• Lead product design from concept to final approval, ensuring brand alignment and innovation.
• Oversee selections of color, fabric, and trim to maintain commercial appeal.
• Manage development timelines ensuring quality, fit, margin targets.
• Collaborate with sourcing and production to resolve constraints efficiently.
• Own SKU lifecycle from concept through launch and beyond, optimizing for performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product revisions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7+ years experience in apparel product design & development.
• Knowledge of fabrics, textiles, fit, and scalable manufacturing.
• Understanding of development calendars, costing, and production constraints.
• Experience working with overseas vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with prioritization and accountability.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth DTC or omnichannel brands.
• Experience improving planning tools and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $160K-$180K + bonus.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $75/month Wellness Stipend.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• $75/month Work From Home Stipend.
• $75/month Learning & Development Stipend.
• $1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance.
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match.