THE STORY

When we started in 2012, we set out to reinvent men's basics with underwear & socks as our starting point. Today, we are a full-fledged menswear brand that powers radically-efficient wardrobing. Rooted in smart design & performance fabrics, our products are engineered to work together through our  pioneering Daily Wear System.  

As we continue to expand our product offering & distribution beyond e-commerce, we are looking for passionate, proactive, strategic, & creative problem-solvers to join our rapidly growing team. If that sounds like you keep reading.  

THE ROLE

The Director of Product Development oversees the product creation process, & ensures adherence to calendar milestones.  You will optimize the global sourcing & seasonal merchandising direction to facilitate innovation & development.  You will be a main contact to our external partners, vendors & suppliers, & communicate the brands seasonal product strategy. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee all seasonal product details including timing, costing, adoption & viability of introducing products to market; drive the operations of the Product & Design team
• Ensure quality of raw materials & trims are to standard by overseeing sourcing + testing process
• Provide in-season costing strategies by leveraging unit volume, fabric consolidation & achieve margins; allocate product to drive efficiencies within the MW Supply Chain
• Influence new product development, & longer lead time innovation
• Partner with Design team to ensure sample execution meets MW Standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders, & act as an expert of the product assortment
• Drive analytics to inform & support the supply chain, & progress the Product Development process; set objectives for product scorecards
• Provide strong leadership to PD & Design team members; actively development teams skills & abilities 

WHO YOU ARE

• 8-10 years experience in apparel development & sourcing with overseas factories
• Knowledge of textile fibers, fabrics & apparel properties
• Strong communication skills to advocate the Brands needs, & influence external partners appropriately
• Strong problem-solving abilities grounded in common sense & a product first attitude
• Possess a high degree of integrity & attention to detail
• Strong ability to adapt to frequent changes & thrive in a fast-paced & deadline-driven work environment

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

• Its all about the people. To us, diversity is a strength. We check our egos at the door & value all backgrounds & experiences. From our employees to our customers to our partnerswe build relationships that last.
• We give a s**t. Every detail matters. We research, we test, we adjust. We take pride in everything we do by being thoughtful in our decision making & design process. 
• We put our money where our mouth is. We work with ethical & humane partners, we act with integrity & trust, & we take ownership of our actions & mistakes.
• We build for the future. First, we listen; then we think, plan, & act for the long-term. We see problems as opportunities & take calculated risks to build a company that lasts. 

THE PERKS

• Full insurance benefits
• Open vacation policy
• Hybrid office model (in office M/T/Th)
• Great location in the heart of Nomad district
• Office snacks & drinks
• Thursday happy hours
• Free Mack Weldon gear
• Salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 *This range represents the low & high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience & qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, & balancing internal equity relative to other MW employees.