Vice President of Product: Development, Design, Sourcing and Quality

Life is Good•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hello, we are glad you're here! We've got an inspiring story to tell and a growing brand focused on improving the lives of millions. You have the broad product experience we need to fuel the continued growth of our business, brand, and culture. The products you and your team create are blank canvases for our positive art and messages. When people wear our t-shirts or use our beach chairs, they are choosing optimism. You and your team will help our customers find new ways to wear and share their beliefs that Life is Good and that optimism is a choice. Does this sound like you? You have deep experience in the apparel industry. You have personally led a broad team that includes designers, tech designers, product managers, production art, sourcing, and quality. You do your best work with your sleeves rolled up, leading people and driving innovation while managing workload and process. Your experience includes hands-on leadership of a growing consumer-centric brand, all aspects of product creation, execution, and quality. You understand that this is not a fashion-oriented business. Our products, while improving in fit, quality, and durability each year, are classics.

Requirements

You have 10 years of experience in building, leading, and retaining product team members
You are skilled at identifying the right talent for each role you lead: Design, Sourcing, Product Development, Production Art, and Quality
You have led business growth and profitability in eCommerce, wholesale and retail channels by creating great product
You have contributed to a positive environment that encourages creativity, championing new ideas, new methodologies, and resourcefulness
Your past work includes examples of skillful and successful negotiation and conflict resolution
You are known for your ability to speak, write, and present clearly, simply, and succinctly

Responsibilities

Manage/lead a large team encompassing Global Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, Production Art, Product Design, and Technical Design.
Oversee sourcing and development of apparel, accessories, and specialty products, including both foreign and domestic sources, and our in-house production. Execute to achieve targeted gross margin matrix based on the needs of the business units.
Responsible for the quality of all Life is Good products, human rights, and code of conduct.
Oversee the company’s product development calendar, build assortments that support the revenue targets of the business units, and oversee the selection of materials, components, and construction options to meet quality and product cost targets. Oversee the briefing process for product graphics.
Upon receipt of product graphics, oversee the process by which original artwork is transformed into production-ready mechanicals, inclusive of ink color, strike-offs, and file creation for both external and internal production teams.
Oversee the creation of seasonal assortments for the business units and select retailers. Work closely with the Partnerships Team to ensure all licensed products reflect Life is Good’s design style, feature appropriate and precise execution of Life is Good Art and Message, and meet Life is Good’s quality and product safety standards.
Develop the annual department budget and manage to meet the approved level of spending
Collaborate with other company leaders (eCommerce, Wholesale, Partnerships, Brand Marketing, Finance, Operations, People, Legal, and Product Graphics) to meet company goals

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit or Parking Reimbursement Accounts
Life
AD&D
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with a match
Paid Time off
10 paid holidays
Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice)
Family Time