Left On Friday · 2 days ago
Director of Product
Victoria, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
CAD$130K/yr - CAD$170K/yr
12+ years expLeft On Friday is a company focused on bringing innovative products to life. The Director of Product will lead the strategy and execution of product development, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence while mentoring teams to achieve business goals.
FashionManufacturingProduct DesignRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build and evolve the long-term operating model for Design, Development & Fit incl. team structure, workflows, systems and tools
Translate brand, product, and business strategies into an operational plan with clear seasonal calendars, milestones, and expectations
Drive continuous improvement across the Product org by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable, repeatable solutions, guided by clearly defined KPI’s
Own the end-to-end seasonal product calendar ensuring clarity, accountability, and on-time delivery at every stage
Ensure cross-functional alignment with Production, Merchandising, Sourcing, Creative, and brand teams
Lead milestone readiness: concept reviews, line reviews, fit/PP timelines etc
Implement and optimize PLM workflows and design tools and ensure integration with all other departments' tech stack
Standardize best-practice processes across concepting, design, fit & development, and through to commercialization
Drive adoption and training to ensure teams work efficiently and consistently
Stay at the forefront of design operations innovation by remaining deeply connected to emerging systems, tools, and best practices, while actively building and maintaining strong industry relationships
Lead and grow the Design, Development & Fit teams
Build strong partnerships with Design, Fit/Development, Production, and cross-functional leaders
Create an environment and culture where the team is supported, resourced, and able to do their best work
Oversee budget for design operations, samples, tools, contractors, and external partners
Create long-term resourcing plans based on business growth and product roadmap
Facilitate communication across teams, ensuring the right information flows at the right time
Partner with Brand and Merch to ensure product storytelling aligns with product milestones, production deliveries, and brand calendar
Work closely with the Fit & Development team to ensure timelines, handoffs, and documentation (tech packs, specs, patterns, sampling) are efficient, accurate and aligned
Lead operational excellence across fittings, PP processes, testing, and commercialization
Build the operational foundation to support new categories, new channels, and long-term expansion
Anticipate future needs and design systems that scale with team size, SKU count, and complexity
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in retail brands, ideally in high-growth or founder-led environments
Proven success building scalable systems and processes that elevate design and product creation
Strong people leader who builds, coaches, and scales high-performing teams
Expert in PLM systems, workflow management, and seasonal product processes
Exceptional communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills
Successfully scaled a retail brand and know what it takes to go from early traction to $100M+ in revenue
Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves
Naturally collaborative, lead through influence, not ego
Company
Left On Friday
Left On Friday is a clothing brand company that provides and manufactures swimsuits and sportswear.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5.75M2023-01-03Series Unknown· $5.75M
Leadership Team
Shannon Savage
Co-Founder
Laura Low Ah Kee
Cofounder
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