Director of Production

ABOUT BANANA REPUBLIC

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer’s spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday.

Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities.

And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries.

Sound like you?

Join us for the adventure of what’s next. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Product Development manages the product line creation by partnering cross-functionally to develop, communicate, and execute to merchandise strategies and financial targets.

They work closely with local teams in San Francisco as well as Sourcing and Product Development partners in Asia to deliver on product design and brand aesthetic while effectively managing average unit cost.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop category product development strategies that align with global sourcing and vendor strategies.
• Provide key insights on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies.
• Leverage technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique in nature and may require a novel approach.
• Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness.
• Understand divisional and cross-functional goals and work with team to develop supporting strategies.
• Drive responsive strategies by working cross-functionally to identify fabrics for rapid response and test and respond.
• Manage development metrics set for global brand.
• Drive fabric strategies by developing product that meets fabric expectations and providing recommendations on fabrics to platform, position, and leverage.
• Coordinate product development travel with Design that focuses on developing product that meets aesthetic, quality, and cost goals.
• Manage seasonal and monthly booking processes, in addition to supporting in season product management.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experience in driving global product development and understands design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
• Problem Solver
  – can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Global Business Acumen
  – experience executing on multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction.
• Team Leadership
  – has successfully led large cross-category, cross-functional, global teams (direct and dotted line reporting relationships)
• Collaboration
  – Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Personal Leadership
  – demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
• Change Leadership
  – experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making
• Talent Builder
  – proven track record of assessing, attracting, developing best-in-industry teams.

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BENEFITS AT BANANA REPUBLIC

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc.

is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging.

This year, we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.