Director, Product Development (Women's Apparel)

The role

The Director of Product Development owns execution across import and domestic product development from pass-off to production. This role manages the product development lifecycle, costing, and vendor relationships to meet margin and timeline goals.

What you will do

• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle including concept, tech pack hand-off, sampling, costing, fit, and pass-off to production.
• Run the fast lane calendar for domestic and import development.
• Partner with design to translate creative direction into manufacturable product.
• Partner with R&D on fabric and trim selection.
• Own costing across all channels and negotiate with suppliers to meet target cost and margin goals.
• Develop and manage the department's product development and production budget.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Manage vendor performance regarding cost, quality, and delivery.
• Own the deadstock and trim sourcing process.
• Maintain style bill of materials and product data in PLM/PIM.

Required qualifications

• 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, margin targets, and budget management
• Experience building and retaining supplier and vendor relationships
• Direct negotiation experience on cost, quality, and capacity
• Experience managing both import and domestic development processes
• Working knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and BOM/data maintenance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Retirement planning support with option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned funds
• Fertility care support through Carrot
• Up to $5,000 USD reimbursement for fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
• Annual donations to community efforts
• Clothing discount
• Culture events like annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off

About the company

Reformation is a global sustainable fashion brand founded in 2009. The company operates 50+ stores and has its own sustainable factory in LA.