Director of Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Product Creation team across Product Design, Product Development and Product Engineering that operates in alignment with company culture and guiding behaviors
• Lead the end-to-end product creation process from concept through commercialization
• Contribute to overall Product Department strategy and translate it into clear priorities, plans and actions for the Product Creation team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, execution and speed-to-market
• Oversee the creation, delivery, approval and maintenance of all technical product documentation, including BOMs, Tech Packs, RSL and SOP documents
• Ensure all product projects align with cost targets, timelines, quality expectations and commercialization goals
• Maintain consistency of brand standards across all product projects
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with suppliers and vendor partners throughout the product creation lifecycle

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Organize and manage workflow across the Product Creation team, monitoring timelines, priorities and deliverables
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Engineering and external vendors to keep projects on track
• Review technical product information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation
• Communicate technical requirements, expectations and updates clearly to internal teams and external partners
• Evaluate current workflows and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce complexity
• Facilitate collaboration between design, development and engineering functions to support innovation and execution

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• 8+ years of progressive experience in product creation, technical development or commercialization within a consumer products environment
• Experience working with modern product creation tools and platforms, including PLM systems, CAD tools and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust, create clarity and lead high-performing technical teams
• Experience managing complex product creation workflows, cross-functional partnerships, and supplier relationships from concept to market
• Strong understanding of product timelines, cost targets, quality standards and commercialization requirements
• Highly organized with strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical information into clear actions
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational efficiency and innovation
• Experience in footwear, insoles, orthotics, outdoor, performance, wellness or related product categories strongly preferred