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Director - Product Development
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and today we’re the world’s most iconic American brand.
We’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes,” and today we’re leaders in employee volunteering and social impact.
If you're full of ideas, if you want to work with phenomenal people, and if you think we should leave the world better than we found it, we'd love to meet you.
The Director of Product Development manages the product line creation by partnering cross-functionally to develop, communicate, and execute to merchandise strategies and financial targets. They work closely with local teams in New York as well as Sourcing and Product Development partners in Asia to deliver on product design and brand aesthetic while effectively managing average unit cost.
• Leads team of Sr. Managers/Managers to develop, implement, and execute a product development strategy that maintains brand aesthetic and product quality, while maximizing cost efficiencies.
• Works cross-functionally with peer Directors to drive a cohesive product strategy that adheres to divisional goals.
• Builds relationships and influences cross-functional business partners.
• Leads and inspires functional teams to remain; product obsessed, customer-focused, innovative, fast-moving and team-oriented.
• Provides business direction to Product Development teams in NY (direct reports) and Asia (dotted line relationship).
• Accountable for driving career development of direct reports and providing input on performance/talent assessments for dotted line relationships.
• Develop category product development strategies that align with global sourcing and vendor strategies.
• Provide key insightson merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies.
• Leverage technical knowledgeto troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique in nature and may require a novel approach.
• Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness.
• Understand divisional and cross-functional goals andwork with team to develop supporting strategies.
• Drive responsive strategies by working cross-functionally to identify fabrics for rapid response and test and respond.
• Manage development metrics set for global brand.
• Drive fabric strategies by developing product that meets fabric expectations and providing recommendations on fabrics to platform, position, and leverage.
• Coordinate product development travelwith Design that focuses on developing product that meets aesthetic, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage seasonal and monthly booking processes, in addition to supporting in season product management.
• Global Product Development significant experience in driving global product development and understands design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
• Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Global Business Acumen- experience executing on multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction.
• Team Leadership- has successfully led large cross-category, cross-functional, global teams (direct and dotted line reporting relationships)
• Collaboration-Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Personal Leadership- demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
• Change Leadership- experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making
• Talent Builder- proven track record of assessing, attracting, developing best-in-industry teams.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Employees receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Employees can apply for tuition reimbursement.*
• Family care programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet Discount Program.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. In 2016, Gap Inc. was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign for the thirteenth consecutive year and was the sole winner of the Catalyst award for equality in the workplace in 2016.