What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Product position at Dungarees?
The Director of Product works closely with the CEO to lead the company’s product strategy across a portfolio of workwear clothing and woodworking tool brands. This role oversees the Product & Merchandising teams, including buying, merchandising, and product development to guide assortment and purchasing decisions and also drive the development of private label brands.
Oversee product development and production for private label brands
· Lead the full product development lifecycle from concept through commercialization with foreign and domestic manufacturing partners
· Evaluate materials, components, construction, quality standards, vendor capabilities, and production requirements, while understanding how changes to materials, design, or specifications will impact the finished product, cost, and manufacturing process.
Lead buying & assortment strategy across a portfolio of brands
· Monitor market trends to identify new opportunities to strengthen the company’s brand portfolio assortment.
· Negotiate purchasing conditions to support company objectives.
· Plan and execute seasonal and ongoing buys
· Coordinate digital product launches and promotional campaigns
Manage the Product & Merchandising teams
· Oversee digital merchandisers, ensuring products are presented online in a commercially effective manner.
· Supervise brand managers in making strategic product selection and buying decisions
· Manage the team by setting clear expectations, priorities and accountability
· Conduct regular check-ins and provide ongoing feedback and performance guidance.
· Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
Team Collaboration
· Develop and deliver products, promotions, and ideation of opportunities for marketing to deploy
· Provide Education materials for front line staff training
· Report performance results to departmental peers on a regular cadence
Requirements
· Global sourcing and product development experience (minimum of 5 years)
· General clothing or tool manufacturing experience (minimum of 5 years)
· Leading a team in product purchasing with an e-commerce focus (minimum of 10 years)
· Experience with products similar to our brand portfolio is a bonus (but not necessary)
Work Location: In person