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Head of Product Development and Materials(m/w/x)
Overseeing apparel development for outdoor apparel, aligning brand direction with sourcing and quality. Extended product development experience with Asian production and cut/sewn categories required. 50% discount on VF brands, on-site gym.
Requirements
- Extended and solid experience in Product Development
- Strong knowledge of product development processes
- Experience with Asian based production and cut/sewn category
- Strong project planning and management skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
- Experience with Product Data Management systems (ie. Enovia) preferred
- Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
- Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations
- Strong project planning and management skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
- Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
- Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations
Tasks
- Oversee apparel development organization
- Align seasonal brand direction, business priorities, sourcing, and quality
- Guide product creation calendar
- Deliver against design intent, quality, margin, and timeline
- Inspire and lead your team
- Provide coaching and guidance
- Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Innovation leaders
- Maximize efficiency in calendar adherence, margin, quality, and delivery
- Develop product category strategies
- Align strategies with brand objectives, sourcing, and quality
- Identify opportunities to expand commercial growth
- Build and manage Product Development and Material strategies
- Ensure effective implementation across teams and vendors
- Define and manage the operating budget
- Balance innovation with cost efficiency
- Partner with Operations and Commercial functions
- Implement and monitor product development programs
- Manage raw material commercialization, fit, calendar, and color adherence
- Lead brand product innovation
- Research new materials, technologies, and product functionalities
- Provide trend guidelines to Design, Material, and Merchandising teams
- Ensure accuracy of product specifications
- Analyze global market trends and drivers
- Inform product strategies with market insights
- Provide insights to Product, Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing teams
- Improve product plans and go-to-market tools
- Leverage brand DNA for consumer trends
- Ensure team compliance with seasonal timelines
- Recommend calendar adjustments
- Manage seasonal product workflow
- Collaborate with sourcing on vendor allocation and pricing
- Optimize production issues
- Deliver targets in gross margin, efficiency, and cost savings
- Lead, coach, and develop Product Development and Materials teams
- Foster collaboration and high performance
- Unlock and build digital product creation processes
- Champion a culture of innovation and accountability
- Champion continuous improvement
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Enovia
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Supportive feedback-based culture
- Inclusive international environment
Healthcare & Fitness
- On-site gym
- Health and well-being initiatives
Corporate Discounts
- 50% discount card on VF brands
Snacks & Drinks
- Complimentary hot drinks
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Head of Product Development and Materials(m/w/x)
Overseeing apparel development for outdoor apparel, aligning brand direction with sourcing and quality. Extended product development experience with Asian production and cut/sewn categories required. 50% discount on VF brands, on-site gym.
Requirements
- Extended and solid experience in Product Development
- Strong knowledge of product development processes
- Experience with Asian based production and cut/sewn category
- Strong project planning and management skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
- Experience with Product Data Management systems (ie. Enovia) preferred
- Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
- Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations
- Strong project planning and management skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
- Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
- Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations
Tasks
- Oversee apparel development organization
- Align seasonal brand direction, business priorities, sourcing, and quality
- Guide product creation calendar
- Deliver against design intent, quality, margin, and timeline
- Inspire and lead your team
- Provide coaching and guidance
- Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Innovation leaders
- Maximize efficiency in calendar adherence, margin, quality, and delivery
- Develop product category strategies
- Align strategies with brand objectives, sourcing, and quality
- Identify opportunities to expand commercial growth
- Build and manage Product Development and Material strategies
- Ensure effective implementation across teams and vendors
- Define and manage the operating budget
- Balance innovation with cost efficiency
- Partner with Operations and Commercial functions
- Implement and monitor product development programs
- Manage raw material commercialization, fit, calendar, and color adherence
- Lead brand product innovation
- Research new materials, technologies, and product functionalities
- Provide trend guidelines to Design, Material, and Merchandising teams
- Ensure accuracy of product specifications
- Analyze global market trends and drivers
- Inform product strategies with market insights
- Provide insights to Product, Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing teams
- Improve product plans and go-to-market tools
- Leverage brand DNA for consumer trends
- Ensure team compliance with seasonal timelines
- Recommend calendar adjustments
- Manage seasonal product workflow
- Collaborate with sourcing on vendor allocation and pricing
- Optimize production issues
- Deliver targets in gross margin, efficiency, and cost savings
- Lead, coach, and develop Product Development and Materials teams
- Foster collaboration and high performance
- Unlock and build digital product creation processes
- Champion a culture of innovation and accountability
- Champion continuous improvement
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Enovia
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Supportive feedback-based culture
- Inclusive international environment
Healthcare & Fitness
- On-site gym
- Health and well-being initiatives
Corporate Discounts
- 50% discount card on VF brands
Snacks & Drinks
- Complimentary hot drinks
About the Company
Napapijiri
Industry
Fashion
Description
Napapri pioneers the future of fashion, innovating outdoor apparel and tackling challenging environments.
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