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Director of Product Development
GUESS
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Director of Product Development
POSITION PURPOSE:
To execute design concepts, achieving aesthetic intent while ensuring sku/style assortment plans are met.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with the Design team on their concept and inspiration for the season and pull development from factories accordingly. Work closely with Production to position conceptual development to meet the Global sourcing strategy.
Manage development timeline from concept to salesman samples and keep cross functional partners informed of any delays. Ensure design packages are passed according to calendar. Partner with Research and Development to ensure all test fabrics are in place for sampling. Deliver production ready garments at final hand off. Responsible for pre-costing estimates and ensuring the garment is engineered to a price. Work with Design on any adjustments if needed.
Coordinate Proto/Fit Sample week with factories to make certain protos are released on time. Oversee Product Category Managers and ensure their deliverables are met. Deliver salesman samples per deadlines of market. Consistently touch base with Production and Costing Managers throughout major milestones of the season. Support department head of Sourcing and Product Development on any top side projects and management issues.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 6-8 Years