Peter Millar · 1 week ago
G/FORE Director Product Development, Footwear and Accessories
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expG/FORE is a company that combines modern design with a love of golf, striving to make a colorful impact on the sport. The Director of Product Development will lead the product development team in creating innovative footwear and accessory collections, managing the entire development process from design to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLeisureProduct Design
Responsibilities
The Director, Product Development is a key role focused on driving success in G/Fore’s product lines
This position entails leading cross-functional teams, overseeing sampling processes, managing communication with suppliers, and ensuring the seamless execution of footwear and accessories development
The Role serves as the point of contact for all development and pre-production matters, playing a crucial role in sales activities
Primary liaison between design team (Los Angeles) and production team (Durham)
Lead Product Development team and design team and implement strategic plans
Lead Product Development calendar for footwear and accessories and be key partner with Production team to ensure company dates are met
Work with strategic partners to align on sourcing strategies to ensure correct vendor bases are set for the business
Partner with production to build pricing and margin strategies with vendors for the G/Fore business
Manage and maintain a comprehensive calendar, both internal and external, ensuring effective coordination and timely execution for apparel product development
Handle and communicate all internal and external revisions related to styles
Communicate costing and estimated lead time for footwear and accessories products
Create seasonal and limited-edition work-in-progress reports, track daily changes, and keep records updated
Manage daily communication and timelines with factories for all development of footwear and accessories
Responsible for creation and maintenance of all Style Setups for footwear and accessories
Ensure Style Setup updates and changes from design team and factory are implemented and delivered to production for import into Bluecherry
Interface with component vendors for all new developments, manage relationships with vendors to ensure new developments are applicable to samples and production
Responsible for all salesman samples and photo sample requests used in sample POs by Production Manager
Record all changes after salesman samples arrival and coordinate updates with Marketing and Photo Team
Provide support to the line book development process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Ten plus years' experience in product development or similar function or role in relatable field
Extensive knowledge of Illustrator, Excel and Photoshop
Knowledgeable about product, material, components and process of building product
Expertise about critical path, costing, manufacturing, and calendar management
A strong negotiator with the ability to find pragmatic solutions
A very well-organized professional with excellent planning skills with high prioritization ability working on multiple projects at the same time
Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and accurate work in a fast paced and changing environment
A strong written and verbal ability to establish trustworthy and durable relationships with suppliers and colleagues
Ability to work in a fast-pace and deadline-oriented environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting
Willingness to travel to visit domestic and overseas suppliers as required
Ability to lead a team - Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Enthusiastic and dependable attitude
Outstanding time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors and clients
Preferred
Collaborative, out of the box thinker
Strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and follow up skills
Excels in a fast paced, ever-changing environment with the ability to handle multiple projects
Effective time management and ability to stay organized
Keen attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company
Peter Millar
PeterMillar.com for luxury menswear, womenswear, outerwear, button downs, shoes, accessories, and performance apparel.
201-500 employees
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