True Classic · 3 days ago
Director of Product Design & Development, Women’s
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expTrue Classic is a fast-growing apparel brand focused on fit, quality, and impact. They are seeking a Director of Product Design & Development for the Women’s category to lead product creation, manage the product roadmap, and ensure design excellence from concept through launch.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Own and execute the women’s product roadmap, developing and translating category strategy, customer insights, and business goals into a focused, high-impact product pipeline
Define clear product briefs, success metrics, and guardrails that ensure alignment across design, development, and commercialization
Use data, customer feedback, and post-launch performance to continuously refine product direction and prioritization
Lead end-to-end product design for the women’s category, from concept ideation through final design approval
Ensure all designs are deeply rooted in the True Classic brand ethos, customer needs, and fit standards while elevating aesthetic and perceived value
Stay ahead of relevant trends, materials, and construction techniques, selectively applying innovation where it meaningfully improves the product
Oversee color, fabric, and trim decisions to ensure cohesive collections with strong commercial appeal
Own the development calendar for the women’s category, ensuring milestones are met without compromising quality, fit, or margin targets
Partner closely with sourcing and production to select materials, finalize specifications, and resolve design or development constraints efficiently
Drive disciplined decision-making to balance speed-to-market with durability, consistency, and scalability
Maintain clear ownership of SKU lifecycle from concept through launch, including iteration, line edits, and sunsets
Ensure SKUs are intentionally scoped, clearly differentiated, and optimized for long-term performance
Collaborate cross-functionally to manage revisions, extensions, and improvements based on performance insights and customer feedback
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5-7+ years of experience in apparel product design & development, with demonstrated ownership of products from concept through production
Deep knowledge of fabrics, textiles, fit, and construction, with the ability to translate design intent into scalable, manufacturable products
Strong understanding of development calendars, costing, and production constraints in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with overseas vendors
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining clarity, prioritization, and accountability
Strong analytical and judgment skills; able to balance qualitative design sensibility with quantitative performance data
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams while collaborating cross-functionally
Clear, confident communicator capable of aligning stakeholders around product vision and execution
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth DTC or omnichannel brand
Experience building or improving planning tools, processes, or reporting frameworks from the ground up
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adapt as priorities evolve
Benefits
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
$75/month Wellness Stipend
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$75/month Work From Home Stipend
$75/month Learning & Development Stipend
$1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance
401(k) plan with 3% company match
Company
True Classic
True Classic is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of tees for men.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
1686 Partners
2025-05-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Matthew Winnick
Co-Founder
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