Product Development Director
Company: Kitsch LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
About UsKITSCH is proud to be recognized as a self-financed,
female-owned global accessory brand built on positivity and pure
hard work. Established in 2010, with a business plan no longer than
a paragraph, Kitsch has grown from door to door sales to selling
products in over 27 countries across 20,000 retail locations
worldwide.KITSCH is committed to creating high quality products
that are effortless, elevated and easy to use. From fashionable
shower caps to our viral towel scrunchies, we aim to evolve your
everyday essentials.We believe that everyone should feel confident
when purchasing our products no matter your hair type, style, or
budget.The RoleKitsch is looking for a talented and experienced
Director of Product Developmentto lead with excellence in product
strategy design and vision, continuously innovating by analyzing
data, developing meaningful metrics, and communicating the "why"
and "who" behind new SKUs. The Director of Design & Product
Development is dedicated to delivering game-changing basics that
cater to customers' everyday needs while ensuring product roadmap
execution, efficient processes, and exceptional quality, all while
fostering a culture of leadership and financial responsibility that
drives success in the beauty industry.Job responsibilities and Key
Result Areas:
- Review historical data on a quarterly basis and gauge new
development based on company vision and retailer needs.
- Gauge approximate sales threshold for new products.
- Ability to communicate a compelling product vision to the team
with scheduled dates planned 10-months out - take into account
enough lead time to impact change and sell-in in the
marketplace.
- Responsible for product enhancements and product redesign.
- Be the main point of contact for the entire company for product
launches.
- Meeting or exceeding established product development
milestones.
- Track sustainability efforts.
- Demonstrated leadership in building and managing the product
development team.
- Demonstrate ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities
effectively.
- Budget management and cost control within the product
development department.ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, product design, or a
related field.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing
product development teams. Experience in leading and developing
talent at various levels.
- Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy
aligned with the company's overall business objectives. Strong
understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive
landscape.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and achieve
profitability targets within the product development department.
Strong understanding of financial metrics and their impact on
business performance.
- Proficiency in utilizing data analysis to inform product
decisions and measure performance. Experience working with data
analysts to generate actionable insights.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively
collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, customer
service, etc.) and build strong relationships with
stakeholders.
- Experience with photoshoot coordination and production is
highly desirable.
- Proven ability to identify and address challenges, develop
innovative solutions, and drive process improvements.
- Strong project management skills to ensure timely delivery of
product launches and meet established milestones. Proficiency in
utilizing project management tools (e.g., Asana).
- Experience in the beauty industry is strongly preferred.WHAT WE
BRING TO THE TABLE
- Competitive Pay/Benefits
- A dynamic team
- An open mind for new ideas
- Growth---growth and some more growth!Our Hiring Practices:
KITSCH LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to
work in an environment that supports, inspires, and respects all
individuals and recruits on merit-based processes regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin,
military service status, citizenship or other protected
characteristics.
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