ROLE PROFILE
The WHY The Head of Product will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for Merabi, ensuring the delivery of exceptional products that align with the brand's vision and quality standards, and are brought to market as per our critical path.
The role leads a team of technical experts and ensures their collaboration with cross-functional teams.
This role is essentially the conductor of the Product Orchestra – ensuring all aspects of the design and development process are coordinated, considered, and delivered. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY
The WHAT Responsible and Accountable for: Design and Development Collaboration: Managing our PD and Production team, overseeing all aspects of operations.Proactively addressing PD and Production issues and supporting the team to resolve them.Partnering with the design team to ensure that product concepts align with the brand's aesthetic and commercial goals.Overseeing the product development process, ensuring that design ideas are executed efficiently and translated into commercially viable products.Collaborating with technical teams to maintain quality standards and resolve any design or production challenges.Facilitating and supporting the Creative Director and Product Director to contribute and lead on our sourcing and supplier strategy.Working closely with the Product Director and Creative Director to align vision, creative direction, and workstreams (including critical path planning).Supply Chain and Production Oversight: Managing relationships with suppliers, factories, sourcing, and production teams to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, high-quality production, and adherence to the brand's ethical and sustainability standards.Building strong relationships with suppliers globally.Addressing supply chain challenges proactively to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth product launches.Understanding supplier capabilities, material, and production challenges, and supporting in finding solutions.Leading factory visits to push through development/initial samples and fabrications for new seasons ahead.Leadership and Team Management: Inspiring, motivating, and leading the Design, Garment Tech, Pattern, Seamstress, and Fabric Teams.Leading and mentoring the product team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing culture.Building cross-functional relationships with design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment and shared success.Representing the product function in executive meetings, providing updates and insights to senior leadership.Ensuring all product documentation and approval stages are defined and adhered to as per the Company fit and finish policy.Commercial and Financial Accountability: Managing product-related budgets, including costs for development, materials, and production, ensuring profitability targets are met, and costs are managed effectively throughout the product lifecycle.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The HOW Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience in a similar role, with experience in managing small teams.Experience in PD and Production, ideally within the luxury premium sector.Able to adapt well to change, and experienced working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Highly motivated and driven for success.Ability to develop and execute long-term product strategies that align with business goals.Deep understanding of financial metrics, pricing, and profitability in the fashion industry.Strong team management and motivational skills, with a collaborative approach to leadership.Familiarity with fashion production processes across Garment Tech, Seamstress, Pattern, Development, and Design.Strong organizational skills to manage timelines, budgets, and multiple projects simultaneously.Preferred Skills & Experience: Passion for premium fashion and an eye for design and quality.
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