Act as a direct line for the founder’s product vision & material innovations, and ensure vision is successfully executed at each stage of development, meeting business goals, launch targets and deadlines
Define and own the product innovation and development strategy, aligning material science, sustainability, and brand growth objectives
Lead, build and mentor a multidisciplinary Product team — including design, development, raw materials, sourcing, and merchandising — fostering creativity and accountability
Champion fiber, yarn, and fabric innovation, exploring new technologies, sustainable materials, and partnerships that strengthen Huha’s brand differentiation
Attend industry trade shows, trend events, and innovation summits to identify emerging opportunities and inform product direction
Drive cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Customer Care and Operations
Partner with Marketing to align product innovation with brand storytelling, collection naming, and trademark strategy
Translate customer insights, market trends, and business goals into compelling product assortments
Champion sustainability, innovation, and efficiency in product creation
Establish seasonal calendars, ensuring adherence to critical path timelines
Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle and processes: concept, design, materials & trims, prototyping, compliance, fit testing, sampling, approval, and bulk production handoff
Work closely with Supply Chain on materials sourcing, vendor relations, and cost alignment
Build scalable, efficient product creation processes suited to a high-growth environment
Ensure every product meets Huha’s standards for comfort, quality, function, and fit
Partner with Marketing on line planning, launch calendars, and storytelling
Own product presentations and milestone meetings (collection reviews, fit sessions, costing reviews, etc)
Oversee fit and wear testing objectives, ensuring garments meet functional and brand expectations
Ensure launched products meet customer satisfaction standards and target product rating
Build scalable product development processes and tools for a growing team
Partner with Finance and Supply Chain on COGS analysis, margin targets, and profitability optimization
Manage product and R&D budgets, balancing cost efficiency with innovation investments
Drive decision-making around value engineering without compromising brand integrity or customer satisfaction
Lead the Product organization end-to-end (Product Design, Raw Materials, Product Development), setting clear direction, priorities, and ways of working that scale with Huha’s growth
Build and coach a high-performing team through mentorship, feedback, and development plans — creating clarity around roles, ownership, and decision rights while nurturing creativity and craft
Create a culture of accountability and excellence by establishing measurable goals (quality, timelines, customer satisfaction, cost targets) and ensuring consistent follow-through across the critical path
Operate as a calm, decisive leader who removes roadblocks, makes high-quality tradeoffs quickly, and communicates decisions with context and confidence
Strengthen cross-functional alignment by partnering closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Customer Care to ensure shared goals, clear handoffs, and fast issue resolution
Set and maintain best-in-class product rituals (weekly standups, milestone reviews, fit sessions, costing checkpoints, post-launch retros) to keep teams aligned, accountable, and moving
Elevate tools and process maturity by implementing repeatable systems for briefs, calendars, BOMs, vendor communication, fit feedback, and development documentation — without slowing innovation
Champion inclusive, values-driven leadership that supports psychological safety, encourages healthy debate, and keeps the team connected to Huha’s customer, brand standards, and sustainability commitments
Represent Product internally and externally as a senior leader — influencing direction with data and intuition, and cultivating relationships with key vendors, innovators, and industry partners

Requirements

8–12+ years’ experience in apparel product development, ideally in intimates, lingerie, or performance wear with a strong record in innovation, textile development, or fiber science
Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring product teams
Strong understanding of apparel design, development, and production processes
Expertise in fiber, yarn, and fabric innovation, including sustainability and testing standards
Experience integrating brand and product strategy, including naming, storytelling, and trademark development
Familiarity with compliance, product testing, and sustainability certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, WRAP, etc)
Strong collaboration skills across departments, particularly Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-growth environment
Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills
Passion for wellness, sustainability, and empowering people to feel comfortable in their own skin

Benefits

20 days of vacation
Comprehensive Extended Health & Wellness Benefits, including dental, prescription drugs, travel insurance, virtual healthcare, AD&D, and access to confidential EFAP support
A ‘welcome to Huha’ product package (all our best sellers!!), plus complimentary products for every new style and limited colours we launch
Enjoy an extra staff discount on any additional purchases, plus a Friends and Family Discount for you to share

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

apparel product developmenttextile developmentfiber scienceapparel designproduct testingsustainability standardsproduct strategyproject managementcost analysisvendor relations

Soft skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillscreativityaccountabilitydecision-makingproblem-solvingteam building

Certifications

OEKO-TEXWRAP