Head of Product

The People Brand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Brand in Austin, TX (onsite) seeks a Head of Product to lead the end-to-end product organization and partner directly with the founders to shape the brand’s future. This role reports to the founders and drives product strategy across multiple functions.

You will own strategy from concept through commercialization, lead Merchandising, Design, Product Development, and collaborate with global manufacturing partners to scale the business in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product leadership experience in apparel or consumer products.
• Experience leading multiple product functions within one organization.
• Proven success scaling product teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong commercial mindset balancing strategy and execution.
• Thrives in founder-led, fast-paced, adaptable culture.

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy and seasonal execution from concept through commercialization.
• Leadership across Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing & Production.
• Build scalable product processes while maintaining speed and agility.
• Cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership and global manufacturing partners.

Skills

Product leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Commercial mindset

People leadership

Job description

Confidential | Head of Product

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

We're partnering with a founder-led, high-growth lifestyle brand to identify aHead of Productwho will lead the end-to-end product organization and partner directly with the founders to shape the future of the brand.

What You'll Own

• Product strategy and seasonal execution from concept through commercialization
• Leadership across Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing & Production
• Building scalable product processes while maintaining speed and agility
• Cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership and global manufacturing partners

We're Looking For

• 8+ years of product leadership within apparel, footwear, or consumer products
• Experience leading multiple product functions under one organization
• Proven success scaling teams and product organizations in a high-growth environment
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Thrives in a founder-led, fast-paced culture where adaptability is key

Why This Role?

• Report directly to the founders
• Shape the future of a rapidly growing lifestyle brand
• Build and lead a best-in-class product organization
• High visibility, high impact, and significant opportunity for long-term growth

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Let's connect.

$160,000 - $180,000 a year