Director of PD & Sourcing

The People Brand • Austin, TX

23h • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a Director of Product Development & Sourcing to lead the end-to-end creation process across all categories — apparel, accessories, packs, and bags. This is a senior- level role with strategic ownership of the P&L, costing, and vendor partnerships, yet it remains highly hands-on and executional. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves alongside a small, scrappy team while building the foundation for scalable growth — process, people, and product.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Product Development, Sourcing, and/or Production within apparel or related consumer goods.
• Proven ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Deep understanding of development calendars, raw materials, trims, packaging, testing, and vendor compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence cross-functionally, and thrive in a start-up-like environment.
• A hands-on, roll-with-it attitude — someone who leads by example and isn’t afraid to get into the weeds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product lifecycle from concept to bulk delivery, ensuring product quality, margin, and on-time execution across categories.
• Own sourcing strategy and P&L accountability — build, negotiate, and manage global vendor partnerships that align with our brand and financial goals.
• Establish process and procedure across PD, Sourcing, and Production functions to drive efficiency, consistency, and cross-department alignment.
• Partner closely with Design to translate creative vision into commercial, cost-effective, and scalable product solutions.
• Build and mentor a team as the business grows — PD, sourcing, and production talent that reflects our fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture.
• Manage production oversight, ensuring capacity planning, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met while driving continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key thought partner to the Founders, influencing strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term operational planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees