Job Title: Director of Product Development, PLG Apparel
Reports to: Vice President, PLG Product Development
Location: Goleta, CA
The Role
The Director of Product Development, PLG Apparel is the Supply Chain lead representative of the “Product Triad” (Product Management, Product Design, Product Development). This role will oversee and drive the product creation process from concept & design, pattern work, fit & wear tests, salesmen samples, RTB (Ready to Buy) and into production.
Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
Lead & develop the seasonal CP (Critical Path) from brief stage through final prototyping, fit & wear, salesman samples and RTB.
Work with supply chain leadership to source, vet and develop T1/T2 vendor relationships supporting brand strategies.
Leverage macro industry trends and technology to drive improvements and best practices throughout all facets of product creation.
Directly manage internal & external resources including tech design, pattern making, product development, etc.
Who You Are
An experienced apparel/accessories developer with management experience.
Driven for excellence, a self-starter, and a leader.
Can manage and work in a complex global organization satisfying the needs of diverse constituents with competing deadlines and priorities.
Effective team building, project management and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
We’d love to hear from people with
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
15+ years’ experience in the performance apparel industry preferably in development, commercialization, or production.
8+ years’ experience managing a team.
What We'll Give You –
Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
