About the Role
We are seeking a creative and inspired leader to join our Product Development team. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure products are built with integrity and intention, aligning with our brand vision and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product creation process from design hand-off to production approval.
- Establish and execute brand strategy to achieve financial, quality, and product goals.
- Negotiate product costs.
- Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Raw Material R&D, and Sourcing teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Manage multi-season development calendars and task execution.
- Oversee Key Performance Indicators including cost management, IMU targets, vendor scorecards, fit approvals, and salesman sample execution.
- Allocate bulk orders to suppliers based on capacity, capability, workmanship, and costing.
- Lead process and IT improvements to enable seasonal execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the apparel industry.
- Experience managing multiple product categories, including sweaters.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a sense of urgency.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with vendors and partners.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Understanding of cost drivers, margins, and landing factors.
- Knowledge of testing protocols, product integrity, development timelines, and garment construction.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Skills
- Cost negotiation
- Product development
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Garment construction
- PLM software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- PTO policy
- Progressive benefits
About the Company
- Alo is a brand dedicated to mindful movement and studio-to-street apparel.
