Director of Production, Accessories

Reformation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning support (ESG funds

Fertility care support reimbursement

Clothing discount

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Reformation is expanding its production leadership for Shoes, Handbags, Swim, Jewelry, and more, building a scalable operation from bulk materials to DC receipt. The Director of Production will drive global vendor strategy, ensure sustainability, and lead a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, innovative environment in NYC-based hybrid work.

The role emphasizes partnering with design, product development, and supply chain to bring new materials into production at scale, with travel to key

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and production, preferably footwear/fashion accessories
• Deep knowledge of footwear, accessories, or multi-category product supply chains
• Proven track record building and managing international vendor networks
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments
• Passion for sustainability, circular systems, and material innovation
• Strong project management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with creative and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Own production across Shoes, Handbags, Swim, Jewelry, and emerging categories from bulk commitments through DC receipt
• Lead and develop a production team spanning production management and vendor execution
• Drive supplier diversification to support flexibility, risk mitigation, and innovation
• Own bulk material commitments and enforce environmental and delivery standards
• Partner with Product Development and Design to scale sustainable materials
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to translate creative intent into production plans
• Ensure on-time delivery, cost, and quality from PO to DC receipt
• Run operating rhythm with factory partners and align vendors and teams

Skills

Production leadership

Vendor management

Sustainability

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2. Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it. We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this. None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong. And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

The Role

We are expanding our reach in categories like Shoes, Handbags, Swim, Jewelry, and more — and we're looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on Director of Production, Product Innovation to lead the charge in evolving how we source, produce, and deliver these products. The Director of Production, Accessories will build and scale a high-performing production operation for these categories, from bulk material commitments through factory execution to receipt and quality inspection at our distribution center. This leader will drive operational excellence across multiple product categories and countries, while ensuring flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This role will be instrumental in operationalizing innovation — translating design and development intent into efficient, sustainable, and scalable supply chain execution.

Work Location:

NYC-based; Hybrid, 4 days in office

What You'll Do

• Own production across Shoes, Handbags, Swim, Jewelry, and emerging categories, from bulk material commitments through DC receiving and quality inspection
• Lead and develop a production team spanning production management and vendor execution
• Lead vendor strategy across a global network of finished goods partners; manage relationships and performance, and hold partners to cost, quality, and delivery commitments
• Drive supplier diversification efforts to support flexibility, risk mitigation, and innovation across all product categories
• Own bulk raw material commitments and hold material suppliers to Reformation's standards for environmental responsibility, quality, and on-time delivery
• Partner with Product Development and Design to bring new sustainable materials into production at scale, supporting Reformation's sustainability and circularity goals
• Partner with Supply Chain Operations, Product Development, Design, Planning, Merchandising, Distribution, Wholesale, and Marketing to turn creative intent into production plans that deliver on time
• Own on-time delivery, cost, and quality across all categories, from PO placement to DC receipt.
• Run the operating rhythm with factory partners, working with Supply Chain Operations on the reporting and tools that keep vendors and internal teams aligned on one shared source of truth
• Oversee capacity planning, raw material commitments, and production calendars in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Travel internationally to key factory and material partners

Who You Are

• A production leader with 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and production — preferably within footwear and fashion accessories
• Deep knowledge of footwear, accessories, or multi-category product supply chains
• Proven track record of building and managing international vendor networks, with expertise in supplier diversification strategies
• Experience leading teams and developing talent within complex, fast-paced environments
• Passionate about sustainability, circular systems, and future-forward materials innovation
• Strong project management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with creative and technical teams, and translating innovation into action
• Willing and able to travel internationally as business needs dictate

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base range is $140,000 - $185,000 + 15% eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

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