Director of Product Development at Twelve, leading product innovation across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories. Overseeing the execution of branded merchandise from concept to delivery with a focus on sustainability.
Responsibilities
Lead and scale a high-performing team of product developers, promoting innovation and operating excellence.
Define product development vision and roadmap; align with client goals and Twelve’s sustainability ethos.
Serve as senior product development liaison for clients, translating brand direction into tangible, deliverable solutions.
Build long-term relationships with client partners by offering expert guidance on materials, feasibility, and brand alignment.
Approve technical spec sheets, prototypes, and mockups, ensuring adherence to standards for design, quality, and manufacturability.
Monitor all sampling and prototyping efforts, ensuring they reflect creative intent before moving into production.
Manage a team of skilled product developers—providing coaching, professional growth opportunities, and performance feedback.
Foster a culture of detail-orientation, accountability, and efficiency within the development team.
Lead procurement efforts with international vendors, negotiating favorable terms on pricing, quality, and lead time.
Evaluate supplier performance, maintain rationalized vendor relations, and protect margin targets through cost analysis.
Oversee development calendars and ensure milestones are met from ideation to delivery.
Identify and manage project risks proactively—creating contingency plans to uphold timelines and budgets.
Requirements
8+ years of product development experience in beauty, lifestyle, or premium promotional merchandise.
3+ years in a leadership role managing teams and scaling operations.
Deep knowledge of materials, packaging, and manufacturing processes, especially for branded merchandising.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, global sourcing, and vendor selection efforts.
Strong strategic thinking, organizational skills, and communication abilities—able to influence cross-functional teams and clients.
Commitment to integrating sustainability and ethical sourcing into product development.
Comfortable working across time zones, with flexibility for occasional travel and extended hours.
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