VP of Product Design & Development

Kitsch Agency Limited - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Textile Mills

About the position

KITSCH is proud to be recognized as a self-financed, female-owned global accessory brand built on positivity and pure hard work. Established in 2010, with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch has grown from door to door sales to selling products in over 27 countries across 20,000 retail locations worldwide. KITSCH is committed to creating high quality products that are effortless, elevated and easy to use. From fashionable shower caps to our viral towel scrunchies, we aim to evolve your everyday essentials. We believe that everyone should feel confident when purchasing our products no matter your hair type, style, or budget. The VP of Product Design & Development will lead with excellence in product strategy design and vision, continuously innovating by analyzing data, developing meaningful metrics, and communicating the "why" and "who" behind new SKUs. This role is dedicated to delivering game-changing basics that cater to customers' everyday needs while ensuring product roadmap execution, efficient processes, and exceptional quality. The VP will foster a culture of leadership and financial responsibility that drives success in the beauty industry. Key responsibilities include reviewing historical data on a quarterly basis to gauge new development based on company vision and retailer needs, gauging approximate sales thresholds for new products, and communicating a compelling product vision to the team with scheduled dates planned 10-months out. The VP will be responsible for product enhancements and redesigns, act as the main point of contact for the entire company for product launches, and ensure that established product development milestones are met or exceeded. Additionally, the role involves tracking sustainability efforts and demonstrating leadership in building and managing the product development team.

Responsibilities

• Review historical data on a quarterly basis and gauge new development based on company vision and retailer needs.
• Gauge approximate sales threshold for new products.
• Communicate a compelling product vision to the team with scheduled dates planned 10-months out.
• Responsible for product enhancements and product redesign.
• Act as the main point of contact for the entire company for product launches.
• Meet or exceed established product development milestones.
• Track sustainability efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership in building and managing the product development team.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Manage budget and control costs within the product development department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, product design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing product development teams.
• Experience in leading and developing talent at various levels.
• Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and achieve profitability targets within the product development department.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and their impact on business performance.
• Proficiency in utilizing data analysis to inform product decisions and measure performance.
• Experience working with data analysts to generate actionable insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, customer service, etc.) and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience with photoshoot coordination and production is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to identify and address challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Strong project management skills to ensure timely delivery of product launches and meet established milestones.
• Proficiency in utilizing project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Experience in the beauty industry is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with photoshoot coordination and production is highly desirable.
• Experience in the beauty industry is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay/Benefits
• A dynamic team
• An open mind for new ideas
• Growth opportunities