FIGS is seeking a dynamic Director, Product Development to lead our team in creating and executing products that align with our strategic vision. This pivotal role requires an innovative thinker who excels in collaboration with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and all organizational levels. The ideal candidate is passionate about product development, with a keen eye for detail and a drive for excellence. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Product Development. 

What you’ll do:

• Product Vision and Strategy:
• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with FIGS’ mission to transform healthcare apparel.
• Collaborate with Design and Merchandising teams to ensure product development efforts are in sync with overall brand goals.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of Product Developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Product Development Oversight:
• Oversee the development of costing plans, duty rates, sourcing strategies, and fit processes to meet design and merchandising objectives.
• Manage the tech pack handover process from design to product development, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct wear testing to validate that materials are appropriate for their intended product categories.
• Conduct product testing to validate component compatibility.
• Process Improvement:
• Build out and refine the pre-development process, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure data integrity across PLM system and seek continuous improvement opportunities in all development processes.
• Vendor and Production Management:
• Oversee the product development processes for both in-season and late-add products, paying attention to materials, fit, and construction.
• Plan and track the development schedule to ensure timely completion of tailoring, proto, and SMS in accordance with the product calendar and corporate timeline.
• Technical Oversight:
• Ensure fit intent is achieved through detailed analysis, documentation, and adherence to fit and brand identity standards.
• Partner with factories to develop innovative construction techniques and samples.
• Troubleshoot construction challenges in collaboration with technical design and production teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Ensure cross functional partners (technical design, design, raw materials) are achieving deadlines in order to successfully complete styles by final line review
• Facilitate the handoff of buy-ready SKUs to the production team, ensuring all tech packs and product records are complete and accurate.
• Educate cross-functional teams on the features and benefits of the seasonal product range during key milestone meetings to support product marketing.
• System Management:
• Implement and maintain the PLM system as the primary platform for all product creation processes, including spec templates, tech sketches, BOMs, and color BOMs.
• Talent Management:
• Retain and develop top talent within the organization, enhancing skills and building knowledge to strengthen future succession capabilities.
• Recruit and onboard top talent as necessary to meet organizational needs.
• Performance Management:
• Actively manage and measure organizational performance through quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Track and report on department performance metrics monthly and quarterly.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in product development within the apparel industry, with a proven track record of leading the end-to-end product creation process.
• Team leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing product development teams.
• Expertise in optimizing duty rates to meet aggressive cost and margin targets.
• Extensive experience in product development and production processes, from concept to commercialization, with a deep understanding of apparel manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of fabric and garment construction, including technical aspects of textile properties, pattern-making, and sewing techniques.
• Strong expertise in trims and accessories, ensuring quality, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
• Deadline-oriented and results-driven, with the ability to deliver high-quality products within tight timelines.
• Experience working within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Centric PLM preferred), ensuring seamless coordination and process management.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize

Other must haves:

• Proven work ethic and integrity + positive attitude
• Desire to excel and grow with FIGS
• Entrepreneurial spirit and egoless nature

FIGS Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role’s base salary range is between $134,000 and $192,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience. 

Additional Compensation and Benefits 

• Equity: All FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program. Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
• Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program

• Other compensation and benefits offered include: 
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance  
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

*Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service 

A little bit about us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry’s category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.