Director of Product

About ettitude 

ettitude is a material science company and sustainable lifestyle brand offering modern bedding, bath, apparel and accessories made from the world’s first CleanBamboo™ fabrics. In a quest to make the world a more comfortable place, our innovative products are proven to save 38% CO2 and 99% of water vs conventional fabrics, and use zero toxic chemicals.

Founded in Melbourne, ettitude launched its US business in Nov 2017, further accelerating an already rapid growth pattern. We’re proud to be an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and one of “Best Places To Work in Los Angeles”. 

We are a diverse team from around the world, all of whom share a genuine and authentic connection to the same mission. At ettitude, sustainability is the watchword for everything we do. We don’t just make sustainable products, we also support sustainable relationships, work practices, and lifestyles.

ettitude provides equal opportunities without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

The Opportunity 

We seek an experienced and detailed Director of Product to drive all new development and production efforts. With extensive experience in textiles and soft goods product management and a passion for sustainability, this role is the glue between all departments and acts as the foundation of the team. Working cross-functionally with finance, sales, operations, and marketing to successfully launch sustainable products and textiles on time and within budget. The Director of Product will be highly detail-oriented and can react and problem-solve efficiently and for the best interest of the brand, our people and the planet. 

What You’ll Do 

• Works closely with the VP of Product to drive short and long-term product development strategy for both branded finished goods and B2B textiles.
• Drive product development from concept through production, owning the development calendar, PLM data, WIP, testing, and cross-functional coordination.
• Manages relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met, and the brand’s sustainable and ethical standards are upheld.
• Owns and manages product master data, SKU creation, cost sheets, BOM’s, Tech Packs, and UPC creation.
• Owns project timelines, keeping all stakeholders informed and on track to hit GTM launch dates
• Manages raw material tracker, vendor database, and development logs
• Manages high-profile custom development programs working directly with brands and mills to achieve on-time, on-spec and on-budget execution 
• Supports new vendor onboarding, owning factory profile data, sustainability compliance, social and environmental compliance contracts, and 3rd party audits.
• Drives product improvement plans, working with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and new development projects to improve product quality constantly. Interfaces with CX and ops to gather feedback driving strategy and prioritization of improvement plans.
• Owns product testing process for performance and quality analysis, interpreting the results and providing recommendations for next steps and communication strategy.
• Own and manage product library source of truth for all internal and external product knowledge.
• Manages data related to the measurement of our sustainability impact, including carbon footprint lifecycle assessment, water savings, etc.
• Liaises with key partners in our sustainable mission, including sustainability agencies, environmental NGOs, and brand partners.

What you will need: 

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role with textile-related knowledge
• 4-year college or university degree in Textile Engineering or comparable degree/education/ experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years work experience in the fabric production industry (knowledge of manufacturing process, fabrics, mechanical and chemical treatments)
• Background knowledge of performance fabrics, technical treatments, yarn and textile engineering, printing, and novel dyeing processes.
• WFX experience is a plus
• Very strong problem-solving skills and highly proficient in Excel and data analysis
• Strong presentation skills and converting data into actionable recommendations
• Knowledge of sustainable product practices or business models is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be comfortable managing and providing solutions and recommendations on key business decisions to leadership and stakeholders
• Ability to coach and train all levels of employees on subject expert knowledge
• Start-up experience is a plus
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Fluent in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), a plus

Who you are

• Highly self-motivated and will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires an ability to learn and adapt quickly, work through ambiguity, and prioritize projects based on business needs
• Passion for sustainability and positive environmental impact
• Resourceful to advocate for and implement change.
• A balance between detail and data-oriented, organized and structured, but also flexible, adaptable, and open-minded.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

Benefits & Perks: Only after being hired on for a full-time position

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays and volunteer time off for eligible employees
• Mission-based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• Product discount, 401K with company match
• Stock Option Eligibility

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