Director, Product Development
Universal Music Group
Philadelphia, PAThis was removed by the employer on 1/27/2020 6:22:00 AM PST
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Description
Fame House, a Universal Music Group company, is looking for a Product Director to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. The Director will lead our Product Development and Production teams by executing our clients’ vision through concept design, product development, sourcing, and production. This person should have a deep understanding for garment construction, print production, and supply-chain.
How we LEAD:
UMG eCommerce & Label Services is looking for a Director, Product Development to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. The Director will lead our Product Development team by executing our clients’ and artists’ vision through concept design through product development.
How you’ll CREATE:
Product Development
• Connect the dots between trends, client narratives, and how that evolves into products and/or collections.
• Lead Product Development and Creative teams to create and develop concept designs that are easy to communicate internally and externally.
• Develop Line Plans for individual artists and brands seasonally.
• Lead product sourcing initiatives.
• Establish acceptable standards for print production, embroidery, custom products.
• Maintain product lifecycle and product calendar with respect to client and company initiatives/deadlines.
• Guide team advise acceptable product substitutes based on cost options, design alternatives production feasibility.
• Advise print, wash, or decoration technique to best achieve intended product design.
• Roll-out product catalog
• Guide the sampling and transition of projects from Product Development to the Production & Sourcing team.
Business Leadership
• Review and sign-off on all client facing documents - contracts, authorization forms, business development tools, and monthly billing statements.
• Approve and aid team with all departmental billing.
• Present solutions to clients and MGMT for all financial and/or product development issues with clients & vendors.
• Pilot and establish new processes with MGMT and other dept. leaders across the group.
• Be well versed in all aspects of the UMG eCommerce & Label Services business to refine operations and drive growth to hit departmental and business goals.
• Mentor and provide a defined track of work for all employees within the Product Development department providing a growth plan, and measurable goals.
• Communicate effectively to all business units and MGMT on behalf of the Product Development team.
• Properly manage and staff team’s workload.
Bring your VIBE:
• Adobe Suite - moderate to proficient.
• Excel - moderate to proficient.
• Print production - proficient.
• Garment construction - proficient.
• Strong understanding of trend, fashion, and the music/entertainment industry.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, and an over-communicator.
• Ability to handle stress, and stay calm under pressure.
• 7-10 years experience in product development, or production within the music merchandise, or apparel industries.
• 3-5 years experience leading a team/business unit.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Art or related field.
Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Gift Week”, Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.