Director, Apparel Product Development (Premium Outdoor)

YETI Coolers, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 174,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI Coolers, LLC. seeks a Director of Product Development, Apparel to lead the future of our premium apparel line. You will own product development across categories and work with Design, Sourcing, and factories to bring high-quality, market-ready products to life.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in apparel development, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise in garment construction, fit, and manufacturing. This role demands strategic thinking and global supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Twelve+ years of apparel product development experience preferred.
• Eight+ years of management experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in garment construction, fit, grading, patternmaking, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end apparel product development across brands and categories.
• Build scalable development processes, tools, and calendars across seasons.
• Manage cross-functional partnerships with Product, Design, Sourcing, Quality, and factories.
• Oversee technical docs, tech packs, BOMs, and sampling through production.
• Drive decisions on materials, trims, construction, and manufacturing methods.

Skills

Product development leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's in Apparel Development / Fashion-related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Centric PLM

Job description

YETI Coolers, LLC. seeks a Director of Product Development, Apparel to lead the future of our premium apparel line. You will own product development across categories and work with Design, Sourcing, and factories to bring high-quality, market-ready products to life.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in apparel development, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise in garment construction, fit, and manufacturing. This role demands strategic thinking and global supplier collaboration.