Vice President of Product: Development, Design, Sourcing and Quality

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned product leader to join our dynamic team at Life is Good. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from design and development through sourcing, quality, and production art.

Responsibilities

• Manage/lead a large team encompassing Global Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, Production Art, Product Design, and Technical Design.
• Oversee sourcing and development of apparel, accessories, and specialty products, including both foreign and domestic sources, and our in-house production.
• Execute to achieve targeted gross margin matrix based on the needs of the business units.
• Responsible for the quality of all Life is Good products, human rights, and code of conduct.
• Oversee the company's product development calendar, build assortments that support the revenue targets of the business units, and oversee the selection of materials, components, and construction options to meet quality and product cost targets.
• Oversee the briefing process for product graphics.
• Upon receipt of product graphics, oversee the process by which original artwork is transformed into production-ready mechanicals, inclusive of ink color, strike-offs, and file creation for both external and internal production teams.
• Oversee the design of core, graphic-friendly products, seasonal assortment items, and our new Signature Collection (launches Fall 2026).
• Work closely with the Partnerships Team to ensure all licensed products reflect Life is Good's design style, feature appropriate and precise execution of Life is Good Art and Message, and meet Life is Good's quality and product safety standards.
• Develop the annual department budget and manage to meet the approved level of spending.
• Collaborate with other company leaders (ECommerce, Wholesale, Partnerships, Brand Marketing, Finance, Operations, People, Legal, and Product Graphics) to meet company goals.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in building, leading, and retaining product teams.
• Skilled at identifying the right talent for each role you lead.
• Contributed to a positive environment that encourages creativity, championing new ideas, new methodologies, and resourcefulness.
• Examples of skillful and successful negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Known for your ability to speak, write, and present clearly, simply, and succinctly.
• Speak and write clearly, simply, and succinctly.
• Present a consistently steady and optimistic demeanor.
• Share our passion for social impact.

Personal Attributes

• An enthusiastic brand ambassador and a cultural leader.
• Embody the Life is Good mission and values at all times.
• Exhibit a player-coach approach to your work.

Benefits

• Located in the innovative and thriving Fort Point neighborhood.
• Top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transit or Parking Reimbursement Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a match, Paid Time off, 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time.
• Equal opportunity employer.