Director of Product Development - Luxury

Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer in Dubai is seeking a Director of Product Development to oversee product innovation and align strategies with market trends. The role involves leading product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with market standards. The ideal candidate has experience in retail and product management, with a strong creative vision and market understanding.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of market trends and customer preferences.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for innovative on-brand product lines.
• Translate business briefs into commercially viable product concepts.
• Collaborate with teams to align product strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Product management

Creative development

Market analysis

Vendor collaboration

Job description

Director of Product Development - Luxury

We are seeking a Director of Product Development for a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. The role focuses on managing product development, category and design to deliver innovative, on-brand product lines that cater to key occasions and customer preferences.

The Role

• Lead the development of products, ensuring innovative, on-brand product lines that cater to key occasions and customer preferences.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of buying preferences across core demographics.
• Translate business briefs into commercially viable product concepts and bring them to life.
• Establish seasonal color palettes, patterns, and product stories to elevate visual merchandising and storytelling.
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure quality, timelines, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with the category, e-commerce, and marketing teams to align product strategy with business objectives and consumer insights.
• Understand sales performance and customer feedback to optimize existing offerings and inform future product planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, regional market standards, and quality assurance protocols.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art / Creative and Sales

Industries

• Retail

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