Sr. Director, Product Development

Job Description

Savage X Fenty is looking for a Sr. Director, Product Development & Sourcing (Intimates)

How Do You Fit In?

You will own the end-to-end product development process for bras, panties, shapewear and related categories—from concept through handoff to production—while leading sourcing and costing to deliver brand-right quality on time and to margin. You’ll drive the seasonal calendar, make smart construction/cost tradeoffs, and keep cross-functional partners (Design, Merch, Sourcing/Production) aligned. The ideal leader is detail-strong, adaptable, and able to prioritize across multiple sourcing calendars. Travel up to 4x/year.

This position will report to the SVP, Product Creation.

What You Will Do:

• Own the seasonal calendar: plan, track, and deliver against all gates and milestones.

• Lead fit & construction: run fit sessions, approve construction, and maintain consistent fit and grading standards across categories.

• Translate design to viable product: turn concepts into commercially sound, manufacturable styles that meet brand standards and customer expectations.

• Build and execute sourcing strategy: allocate vendors/factories, align capabilities to category needs, and ensure development accuracy and on-time sample/PP flow.

• Drive cost/margin: lead negotiations, costing, and cost-engineering without sacrificing quality, function, or fit.

• Manage technical specs: ensure complete, current tech packs (BOMs, construction, graded specs) and data integrity in PLM.

• Vendor management: develop supplier relationships, track samples, provide feedback, and monitor performance on quality, lead time, and compliance.

• Quality & compliance: partner with QA to meet brand standards and regulatory requirements; resolve issues in development and early production.

• Cross-functional leadership: keep Design, Merch, Planning, Sourcing/Production, and Materials aligned on viability, cost, and calendar.

• Materials stewardship: source and approve fabrics, trims, and components appropriate for intimate apparel.

• Market awareness: bring trend and competitive insights to seasonal line strategy.

• Team leadership: coach and develop product developers/coordinators; lead internal milestone presentations (line reviews, handoffs).

What You Can Bring:

• 10+ years in product development and production, including intimates and/or women’s performance/athletic apparel.

• Deep knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and manufacturing for intimates.

• Proven strength in problem solving, planning, cost analysis, and vendor negotiation.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports with a coaching mindset.

• High ownership, entrepreneurial drive, and comfort in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters   

Compensation & Total Rewards:  

At Savage, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Savage includes:   

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*    

-Summer Fridays*    

-Healthcare Plans    

-Employee Discounts    

-401k    

-Annual Bonus Program    

-Equity Program*    

-And More    

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles. 

The annual base salary range for this position is from $185,000-$210,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Savage expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.   

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