Director, Apparel Product Development

Full-time - Senior

NY

About the position

In 2012, we set out to reinvent men’s underwear. Since then, we’ve used the same solutions-oriented approach to reimagine a full range of menswear staples—from featherlight button ups, to first-of-its-kind denim. Blending timeless styles with innovative details and materials, our clothes are uniquely designed to help guys move through their day with confidence (even if they’re just hangin’ in their sweats). We are looking for passionate, proactive, and strategic problem-solvers to join our growing team. If that sounds like you…keep reading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all products from concept to approval, ensuring adherence to critical deadlines, brand standards, and financial goals
• Ensure new products align with the Brand's sourcing strategy; allocate new development strategically and efficiently
• Manage all seasonal Buy Cycle deliverables with cross-functional teams including project management tools, assortment sheets, and buy plans
• Work closely with the Fabric team on in-season development and innovation
• Lead all sample development with factories including tech pack sending, target pricing, wear testing and other various details; oversee all stages of approvals into Pre-Production
• Ensure sample execution meets the objective, and quality standards; lead Technical Design team to ensure sample stages are adhering to calendar dates
• Negotiate costs with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and minimums, while maintaining product quality
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders, and act as an expert of the product assortment

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in apparel development and sourcing with overseas factories
• Knowledge of textiles and global apparel manufacturing
• Strong communication skills to advocate the Brand’s needs, and influence external partners appropriately
• Possess a high degree of integrity, organization, time-management abilities and attention to detail

Benefits

• Full insurance benefits
• Open vacation policy
• Hybrid office model (in office M/T/Th)
• Great location in the heart of Nomad district
• Office snacks and drinks
• Thursday happy hours
• Free Mack Weldon gear
• Salary range of $140,000 - $150,000