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Posted : Thursday, August 22, 2024 06:15 AM
Role: Sr.
Director of Product Innovation Team: Product Creation Scope: People Manager, M6 Years of Experience: 15+ Location: Ventura, CA As the Senior Director of Product Innovation, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of product, and our commitment to our vibrant sport communities.
But this isn’t just any role—it’s a chance to lead towards excellence.
In this critical position, you’ll spearhead and set strategic direction for our product innovation efforts, overseeing three key teams: Advanced Concept Design, Design, and Material Development.
Your canvas? The strategic and creative foundation that drives our Product initiatives.
Collaborating closely with the VP of Product Creation, you’ll elevate our material, design, and innovation philosophy strategy, positioning Patagonia as an industry leader.
As our ideal candidate, you’re not just passionate about innovation; you live and breathe it.
You’ll weave innovative methodologies into the fabric of our processes and operations, creating an ecosystem that thrives on ingenuity and sustainability.
Your compass? Our mission statement.
Together with cross-functional teams, you’ll chart the course for innovation, ensuring that every decision aligns with our purpose.
The Sr.
Director of Product Innovation isn’t just about abstract ideas—it’s about tangible impact.
You’ll bridge the gap between visionary material solutions and cutting-edge products.
Imagine crafting gear that not only performs at its peak but also treads lightly on our planet.
Your canvas extends beyond design; it encompasses the very essence of what makes Patagonia exceptional.
But innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
You’ll invest in our Materials and Design teams, empowering them to push boundaries and create industry leading solutions.
Your leadership will foster an environment where curiosity thrives, where experimentation is celebrated, and where the pursuit of excellence is relentless.
This role is an opportunity to shape the future of outdoor gear and drive innovation, unparalleled performance, and the intersection of sustainability.
What You'll Do: Lead a collective innovation vision and work cross-functionally to establish insights, strategies, and product solutions with a focus on the needs of the communities Patagonia serves.
Establish a unified approach to engage and influence large groups of diverse stakeholders within Patagonia towards an innovation-led mindset and product creation process.
Formulate effective new ideas and innovative strategies for process improvement across the organization.
Build scalable methodology that leads to a position of innovation excellence at Patagonia.
Collaborate with cross functional partners to test new ideas and find opportunities for continuous process improvement in the Product Creation process.
Elevate and support the day-to-day management of Material Creation and Product Design Leads across Advanced Concepts, Technical, and Sportswear Teams.
Work closely with the Creative Director across multiple Patagonia Product teams to define and drive design excellence at scale.
Contribute to a product innovation roadmap strategy with executive leadership, presenting design and material innovation initiatives, progress updates, and recommendation to drive informed decision making in support of organizational objectives.
Proactively addresses operational issues and collaborates with team members to solve problems quickly and thoughtfully.
Advocate, inspire, and mentor a team of leaders; foster all team members' growth and continued development.
Provide tools to foster the greatest assets of each person and the team.
Who You Are: Passion for our Business Purpose: passionate and knowledgeable about the climate crisis and Product innovations' unique role in realizing our business purpose to Save our Home Planet.
Mindset of a Maker: demonstrated passion for the craft of innovative, functional products and an interest and curiosity for the full ecosystem of Patagonia products and the diverse sport, outdoor, and activist communities we serve.
Influential Thought Partner: Creative, entrepreneurial mindset but also an enthusiastic partner who knows when to lean on experts and can recognize and champion good ideas from all areas.
Creative Strategist: A design thinker with a deep understanding of the strategic role of the design process and product and its impact on our planet.
Leader: Brings a passion for developing high-performing teams and leaders, with a focus on coaching and supporting individuals at all stages in their careers.
Experience You Bring: BA, BFA, or BS in Design preferred.
10+ years of relevant innovation, design, materials, and product creation experience.
10+ years' experience in people management positions Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor others and lead design creation.
A keen understanding of line planning and product costing is required.
Thorough understanding of and proven experience in fabric development, textile science, and sourcing required.
Knowledge of garment construction, patterns, and textiles required.
Working knowledge of personal computers with demonstrated experience in the use of such programs as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Platforms, Word, Excel, Outlook Pay range: $227,135 - $340,703 USD Annual Hiring range: $260,000- $280,000 USD Annual At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location-specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys.
Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons, including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Benefits Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave of absence plans.
Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.
Employee Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Director of Product Innovation Team: Product Creation Scope: People Manager, M6 Years of Experience: 15+ Location: Ventura, CA As the Senior Director of Product Innovation, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of product, and our commitment to our vibrant sport communities.
But this isn’t just any role—it’s a chance to lead towards excellence.
In this critical position, you’ll spearhead and set strategic direction for our product innovation efforts, overseeing three key teams: Advanced Concept Design, Design, and Material Development.
Your canvas? The strategic and creative foundation that drives our Product initiatives.
Collaborating closely with the VP of Product Creation, you’ll elevate our material, design, and innovation philosophy strategy, positioning Patagonia as an industry leader.
As our ideal candidate, you’re not just passionate about innovation; you live and breathe it.
You’ll weave innovative methodologies into the fabric of our processes and operations, creating an ecosystem that thrives on ingenuity and sustainability.
Your compass? Our mission statement.
Together with cross-functional teams, you’ll chart the course for innovation, ensuring that every decision aligns with our purpose.
The Sr.
Director of Product Innovation isn’t just about abstract ideas—it’s about tangible impact.
You’ll bridge the gap between visionary material solutions and cutting-edge products.
Imagine crafting gear that not only performs at its peak but also treads lightly on our planet.
Your canvas extends beyond design; it encompasses the very essence of what makes Patagonia exceptional.
But innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
You’ll invest in our Materials and Design teams, empowering them to push boundaries and create industry leading solutions.
Your leadership will foster an environment where curiosity thrives, where experimentation is celebrated, and where the pursuit of excellence is relentless.
This role is an opportunity to shape the future of outdoor gear and drive innovation, unparalleled performance, and the intersection of sustainability.
What You'll Do: Lead a collective innovation vision and work cross-functionally to establish insights, strategies, and product solutions with a focus on the needs of the communities Patagonia serves.
Establish a unified approach to engage and influence large groups of diverse stakeholders within Patagonia towards an innovation-led mindset and product creation process.
Formulate effective new ideas and innovative strategies for process improvement across the organization.
Build scalable methodology that leads to a position of innovation excellence at Patagonia.
Collaborate with cross functional partners to test new ideas and find opportunities for continuous process improvement in the Product Creation process.
Elevate and support the day-to-day management of Material Creation and Product Design Leads across Advanced Concepts, Technical, and Sportswear Teams.
Work closely with the Creative Director across multiple Patagonia Product teams to define and drive design excellence at scale.
Contribute to a product innovation roadmap strategy with executive leadership, presenting design and material innovation initiatives, progress updates, and recommendation to drive informed decision making in support of organizational objectives.
Proactively addresses operational issues and collaborates with team members to solve problems quickly and thoughtfully.
Advocate, inspire, and mentor a team of leaders; foster all team members' growth and continued development.
Provide tools to foster the greatest assets of each person and the team.
Who You Are: Passion for our Business Purpose: passionate and knowledgeable about the climate crisis and Product innovations' unique role in realizing our business purpose to Save our Home Planet.
Mindset of a Maker: demonstrated passion for the craft of innovative, functional products and an interest and curiosity for the full ecosystem of Patagonia products and the diverse sport, outdoor, and activist communities we serve.
Influential Thought Partner: Creative, entrepreneurial mindset but also an enthusiastic partner who knows when to lean on experts and can recognize and champion good ideas from all areas.
Creative Strategist: A design thinker with a deep understanding of the strategic role of the design process and product and its impact on our planet.
Leader: Brings a passion for developing high-performing teams and leaders, with a focus on coaching and supporting individuals at all stages in their careers.
Experience You Bring: BA, BFA, or BS in Design preferred.
10+ years of relevant innovation, design, materials, and product creation experience.
10+ years' experience in people management positions Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor others and lead design creation.
A keen understanding of line planning and product costing is required.
Thorough understanding of and proven experience in fabric development, textile science, and sourcing required.
Knowledge of garment construction, patterns, and textiles required.
Working knowledge of personal computers with demonstrated experience in the use of such programs as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Platforms, Word, Excel, Outlook Pay range: $227,135 - $340,703 USD Annual Hiring range: $260,000- $280,000 USD Annual At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location-specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys.
Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons, including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Benefits Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave of absence plans.
Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.
Employee Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Ventura, CA
• Post ID: 9134251140
