ALO · 1 week ago
Director of Product Development
Commerce, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expALO is a company focused on mindful movement and improving the lives of yogis. They are seeking a Director of Product Development to lead their Product Development team, overseeing the full product lifecycle of innovative apparel while ensuring alignment with brand strategy and growth targets.
ApparelFashionTextiles
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the product development strategy for women’s (and/or men's) apparel to support Alo’s business goals, growth targets, and brand positioning
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Developers; foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Planning, Merchandising, and Raw Materials to ensure seasonal alignment, calendar adherence, and product excellence
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end product development process from concept through to production approval, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and margin targets are met or exceeded
Innovation & Product Integrity: Drive innovation in product construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques to deliver industry-leading performance and aesthetics
Calendar & Process Ownership: Own and optimize the seasonal product development calendar; streamline workflows and implement tools and processes that drive efficiency and scalability
Vendor Management & Global Sourcing: Collaborate with the Sourcing team on vendor allocation and performance, ensuring the right balance of cost, quality, capacity, and capability across the supply chain
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use KPIs and performance metrics (e.g., IMU, fit approval rate, sample execution, vendor scorecards) to guide decisions, improve processes, and inform future planning
Technology Enablement: Champion the adoption and optimization of tools such as PLM, Adobe Suite, and other systems that improve transparency, collaboration, and execution
Cross-Departmental Influence: Act as a key voice in cross-functional leadership meetings, contributing to long-term product strategy and roadmap development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Apparel, Product Development, or a related field
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in apparel product development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Deep knowledge of the athletic, performance, or lifestyle apparel industry
Proven experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams
Strong understanding of apparel construction, garment engineering, fabric development, costing, and sourcing
Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead multiple timelines across categories and teams
Advanced ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies
Strong collaboration and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PLM systems, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Passion for innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of performance apparel
Benefits
Performance bonuses
Long term incentives
A PTO policy
Many other progressive benefits
Company
ALO
We are ALO.
501-1000 employees
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