Head of Accessories Design & Product Development - Detroit

Greyson-Clothiers; Detroit (MI); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Unlimited PTO

13 holidays

Employee discount

Paid Family Leave

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA/Dependent Care

401(k) & 401(k) Roth

Medical coverage with company HSA

Parking on site

Descrizione del lavoro

Greyson is seeking an accomplished Accessories Design & Product Development leader to build and execute our expanding accessories business for Men's and Women's lines in Detroit. This role blends design, technical development, and product execution to deliver commercially viable products.

The candidate should bring deep technical knowledge of accessories, strong development instincts, and the ability to drive multiple categories and timelines independently, partnering with Design, Merchandising,

Competenze

• Must be based in Detroit and on-site in a hybrid environment; relocation required if not local.
• 7–10+ years of experience in accessories design, product development, technical design, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of accessory construction, materials, components, manufacturing methods, and development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into technically executable products.
• Experience managing vendor development, sampling, approvals, and production handoff.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field preferred.

Mansioni

• Own design and product development execution for Greyson's Men's and Women's Accessories categories.
• Translate seasonal creative direction and product concepts into clear, executable product specifications.
• Drive products through the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and technical development through sampling, revisions, approvals, and production readiness.
• Create and maintain detailed technical specifications, construction details, material requirements, and development documentation.
• Partner with vendors and development resources to troubleshoot construction, quality, material, and execution challenges.
• Evaluate prototypes and samples for construction, function, quality, aesthetics, and adherence to intended design.
• Manage multiple product development calendars and priorities, proactively identifying risks and keeping development on track.
• Partner closely with Raw Materials/Sourcing to identify appropriate materials, trims, components, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Balance design intent with manufacturability, cost targets, quality standards, and commercial viability.
• Develop strong relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners and hold partners accountable to development expectations.
• Help establish scalable development processes and standards as Greyson's Accessories business grows.
• Serve as a technical resource and accessories subject-matter expert across the organization.

Conoscenze

Accessories design

Product development

Technical design

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Design/Product Development

Descrizione del lavoro

Greyson is seeking an accomplished Accessories Design & Product Development leader to build and execute our expanding accessories business for Men's and Women's lines in Detroit. This role blends design, technical development, and product execution to deliver commercially viable products.

The candidate should bring deep technical knowledge of accessories, strong development instincts, and the ability to drive multiple categories and timelines independently, partnering with Design, Merchandising,