{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"66749e6f21ad5b5bcff1bab8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/66749e6f21ad5b5bcff1bab8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/66749e6f21ad5b5bcff1bab8","title":"Remote Director of Product","description":"Role OverviewThe Director of Product at SYNC Performance is a senior role responsible for owning the entire product lifecycle end-to-end. This role is a hands-on position. The Director of Product is expected to operate as a full Product Developer, guiding products from initial concept and design through development, factory execution, production, delivery, and post-launch evaluation.\r\nThis role requires a deep understanding of technical apparel and/or equipment development, materials, fit, construction, costing, and manufacturing workflows. The Director of Product will work directly with factories, vendors, and internal partners to ensure that every product meets SYNC’s performance standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines.\r\nThe Director of Product reports directly to the Leadership team to ensure that product decisions support business goals, operational realities, and long-term brand strategy.\r\nCore ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Line PlanningOwn seasonal and long-range product line plans, ensuring alignment with brand vision, customer needs, and financial targets\r\nDefine product architecture, SKU rationalization, and roadmap priorities\r\nEstablish and maintain clear product briefs outlining function, target consumer, pricing, margin targets, and delivery timelines\r\nBalance innovation with operational feasibility and cost discipline\r\nTravel internationally to vendors/factories as needed\r\nProduct Design & InceptionImplement leadership’s product strategy through concept development, including materials, silhouettes, features, and use-case definition\r\nCollaborate on or directly execute technical design inputs such as construction details, trims, and functional requirements\r\nOversee prototype intent and ensure early concepts translate cleanly into buildable products\r\nEvaluate competitive products and emerging technologies to inform design direction\r\nProduct Development & ExecutionOwn the full development process from first prototype through production approval\r\nWork directly with factories on patterning, fit, materials, construction methods, and revisions\r\nManage sample reviews, testing, feedback loops, and iteration timelines\r\nApprove final specifications, BOMs, and cost sheets prior to production\r\nEnsure products meet performance, durability, and quality standards before production sign-off\r\nFactory & Vendor ManagementAct as the primary product-side point of contact with manufacturing partners\r\nCollaborate with factories to solve construction, costing, and timeline challenges\r\nAlign development decisions with factory capabilities and capacity\r\nSupport sourcing decisions related to materials, trims, and production locations\r\nCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Operations to align development timelines with purchasing, logistics, and inventory planning\r\nPartner with Marketing and Sales to ensure product stories, features, and timing are clearly communicated\r\nSupport go-to-market readiness through accurate product information and delivery forecasting\r\nContribute to OKRs and leadership reporting related to product progress and execution\r\nProcess & Continuous ImprovementBuild and refine product development systems, workflows, and documentation\r\nEstablish clear milestone tracking from concept through delivery\r\nIdentify opportunities to improve speed, quality, cost efficiency, and cross-team execution\r\nDocument decisions, learnings, and standards to create repeatable best practices\r\nSkills & QualificationsProven experience leading full end-to-end product development, ideally in performance apparel, outdoor, or technical consumer goods\r\nStrong technical knowledge of materials, construction, fit, and manufacturing processes\r\nDemonstrated ability to work directly with factories and vendors\r\nHigh attention to detail paired with strong prioritization and decision-making skills\r\nAbility to balance creative vision with operational and financial constraints\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\r\nComfort operating in evolving environments where processes are continuously refined\r\nProficiency with product development tools, spreadsheets, and collaborative software\r\nPerformance ExpectationsProducts are delivered on schedule, within cost targets, and to defined performance standards\r\nDevelopment timelines are clearly communicated and reliably met\r\nFactory relationships are productive, solutions-oriented, and accountable\r\nProduct decisions support broader company OKRs and seasonal objectives\r\nSystems and processes improve clarity, efficiency, and execution quality over time\r\nEmployment DetailsThis is a full-time role. Compensation, benefits, and start date will be determined based on experience and alignment with SYNC Performance’s long-term needs.","company":"GrabJobs","rawCompany":"grabjobs","city":"Louisville","state":"KY","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T01:14:40.234Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"315210","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-contractors"},{"code":"315990","title":"Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing","slug":"apparel-accessories-and-other-apparel-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Remote Director of Product","description":"Role OverviewThe Director of Product at SYNC Performance is a senior role responsible for owning the entire product lifecycle end-to-end. This role is a hands-on position. The Director of Product is expected to operate as a full Product Developer, guiding products from initial concept and design through development, factory execution, production, delivery, and post-launch evaluation.\r\nThis role requires a deep understanding of technical apparel and/or equipment development, materials, fit, construction, costing, and manufacturing workflows. The Director of Product will work directly with factories, vendors, and internal partners to ensure that every product meets SYNC’s performance standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines.\r\nThe Director of Product reports directly to the Leadership team to ensure that product decisions support business goals, operational realities, and long-term brand strategy.\r\nCore ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Line PlanningOwn seasonal and long-range product line plans, ensuring alignment with brand vision, customer needs, and financial targets\r\nDefine product architecture, SKU rationalization, and roadmap priorities\r\nEstablish and maintain clear product briefs outlining function, target consumer, pricing, margin targets, and delivery timelines\r\nBalance innovation with operational feasibility and cost discipline\r\nTravel internationally to vendors/factories as needed\r\nProduct Design & InceptionImplement leadership’s product strategy through concept development, including materials, silhouettes, features, and use-case definition\r\nCollaborate on or directly execute technical design inputs such as construction details, trims, and functional requirements\r\nOversee prototype intent and ensure early concepts translate cleanly into buildable products\r\nEvaluate competitive products and emerging technologies to inform design direction\r\nProduct Development & ExecutionOwn the full development process from first prototype through production approval\r\nWork directly with factories on patterning, fit, materials, construction methods, and revisions\r\nManage sample reviews, testing, feedback loops, and iteration timelines\r\nApprove final specifications, BOMs, and cost sheets prior to production\r\nEnsure products meet performance, durability, and quality standards before production sign-off\r\nFactory & Vendor ManagementAct as the primary product-side point of contact with manufacturing partners\r\nCollaborate with factories to solve construction, costing, and timeline challenges\r\nAlign development decisions with factory capabilities and capacity\r\nSupport sourcing decisions related to materials, trims, and production locations\r\nCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Operations to align development timelines with purchasing, logistics, and inventory planning\r\nPartner with Marketing and Sales to ensure product stories, features, and timing are clearly communicated\r\nSupport go-to-market readiness through accurate product information and delivery forecasting\r\nContribute to OKRs and leadership reporting related to product progress and execution\r\nProcess & Continuous ImprovementBuild and refine product development systems, workflows, and documentation\r\nEstablish clear milestone tracking from concept through delivery\r\nIdentify opportunities to improve speed, quality, cost efficiency, and cross-team execution\r\nDocument decisions, learnings, and standards to create repeatable best practices\r\nSkills & QualificationsProven experience leading full end-to-end product development, ideally in performance apparel, outdoor, or technical consumer goods\r\nStrong technical knowledge of materials, construction, fit, and manufacturing processes\r\nDemonstrated ability to work directly with factories and vendors\r\nHigh attention to detail paired with strong prioritization and decision-making skills\r\nAbility to balance creative vision with operational and financial constraints\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\r\nComfort operating in evolving environments where processes are continuously refined\r\nProficiency with product development tools, spreadsheets, and collaborative software\r\nPerformance ExpectationsProducts are delivered on schedule, within cost targets, and to defined performance standards\r\nDevelopment timelines are clearly communicated and reliably met\r\nFactory relationships are productive, solutions-oriented, and accountable\r\nProduct decisions support broader company OKRs and seasonal objectives\r\nSystems and processes improve clarity, efficiency, and execution quality over time\r\nEmployment DetailsThis is a full-time role. 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