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ALO · 1 day ago

Director of Product Development

Commerce, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

Alo Yoga is seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Product Development to lead and inspire their Product Development team. This role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept to production, partnering with various departments to align product development with brand strategy and ensure high-quality results.

ApparelFashionTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Developers; foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Planning, Merchandising, and Raw Materials to ensure seasonal alignment, calendar adherence, and product excellence

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

Drive innovation in product construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques to deliver industry-leading performance and aesthetics

Own and optimize the seasonal product development calendar; streamline workflows and implement tools and processes that drive efficiency and scalability

Collaborate with the Sourcing team on vendor allocation and performance, ensuring the right balance of cost, quality, capacity, and capability across the supply chain

Use KPIs and performance metrics (e.g., IMU, fit approval rate, sample execution, vendor scorecards) to guide decisions, improve processes, and inform future planning

Champion the adoption and optimization of tools such as PLM, Adobe Suite, and other systems that improve transparency, collaboration, and execution

Act as a key voice in cross-functional leadership meetings, contributing to long-term product strategy and roadmap development

Qualification

Apparel Product DevelopmentApparel ConstructionTeam LeadershipData AnalysisPLM SystemsInnovation in ApparelMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe IllustratorCross-Functional Collaboration

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

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We are ALO.

Founded in 2007

Los Angeles, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aloyoga.com/

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