Product Development Director, Warby Parker

• Backed by 9+ years of relevant experience
• Proven team leader excelling in hiring, retaining, and motivating talent
• An excellent communicator (online and in-person) who demonstrates strong cross-functional collaborative skills
• Well-versed in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, people, and external vendor partners
• Expert in working with international vendors and understands the cultural, regulatory, commercial, operational, and logistics implications of operations within that setting
• Exemplary knowledge about and experience with direct communication and negotiations with vendor partners
• Seasoned international traveler with sharp production floor evaluation methodology, specifically in China and surrounding regions

Desirable

• Warby Parker is looking for a seasoned Director to lead a subset of our Product Development team in the creation of beautiful frames in partnership with our designers
• In this highly collaborative role, you’ll be accountable for the development, sourcing, and production management of both optical and sun products as well as accessories and packaging
• We’ll count on you to help Warby Parker set and execute a strategy for our vendors that aligns with our core values, growth trajectory, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
• Lead our Product Development team and set team strategy and high-impact objectives
• Accountable for the end-to-end execution of our consumer-facing product, including packaging, accessories, optical and sun frames
• Evolve vendor vision and overall matrix, engaging key partners on immediate and long term growth plans with an eye on transforming global complexities
• Examine quantitative and qualitative data to assess opportunities within current vendor landscape and operating plan, including scalability, social innovation, environmental impact, new capabilities, quality, and cost parameters
• Optimize calendar, processes, and tools used to facilitate the full product lifecycle of sourcing, development, and production
• Create strategic alignment between cross functional departments and identify misalignment and strategy gaps in pursuit of achieving company wide priorities and growth targets
• Resolve on complex issues that involve an in-depth knowledge of international manufacturing and the overall global landscape of material suppliers and optical vendors