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

Life is Good

Lead product lifecycle at Life is Good, overseeing a large team and managing product development. Focus on quality, margin, and brand execution in the apparel industry.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the product lifecycle at Life is Good – from design and development through sourcing, quality, and production art – building assortments that bring our brand to life while hitting the margin, quality, and calendar targets that drive the business forward.
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.
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.
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

What you’ll need

You have at least 10 years of experience in building, leading, and retaining product teams
You are skilled at identifying the right talent for each role you lead
You have led business growth and profitability in eCommerce, wholesale, and retail channels by creating great products
You have contributed to a positive environment that encourages creativity, championing new ideas, new methodologies, and resourcefulness
Your past work includes examples of skillful and successful negotiation and conflict resolution
You are known for your ability to speak, write, and present clearly, simply, and succinctly
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This role is based in Boston. You'll work on-site Wednesdays and Thursdays each week.
Everyone who applies will get a response from a human. Although we love and use AI regularly, you're about to put a lot of heart and skill into this application and deserve a human response. You'll get one. If you don't answer the questions or meet the requirements below, you'll get a swift and kind rejection.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are located in the innovative and thriving Fort Point neighborhood. Our community is full of green space, outstanding food, and entertainment options.
We offer 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.
And we have dogs.
You’ll be involved in growing our social mission through the Playmaker Project.

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Hard Skills & Tools

product lifecycle managementapparel sourcingquality assuranceproduct managementproduct designtechnical designbudget managementnegotiationconflict resolutioneCommerce product development

Soft Skills

team leadershiptalent identificationcreativity encouragementcommunicationpresentation skillsresourcefulnesscollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingpositive environment building