Product Director

As the Product Director at COS you will lead and inspire our Buying Design and Production teams to build a world class elevated product offering in accessible luxury. Reporting directly to the CEO you will define and execute the product strategy to ensure the highest standards of quality design and value. . You will set ambitious business targets foster crossfunctional collaboration and lead your team to deliver elevated and exceptional customercentric fashionable products. This role is part of shaping the future of a dynamic Global brand combining a passion for products strategic leadership with creative and commercial excellence.

What you will do: 

• Product Portfolio Strategy: Develop and execute a product strategy that positions our brand as a leader in the market delivering exceptional value through quality and design.
• Business Growth & Innovation: Oversee the development of a commercially viable product line and drive product innovation. Balance short and longterm business goals to ensure sustainable growth.
• Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement and efficiency within all processes. Focus on delivering qualitative and relevant products in a timely and costeffective manner.
• CustomerCentric Focus: Keep the customer at the forefront of decisionmaking ensuring our products meet evolving needs and preferences.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with the management team and other departments to contribute to the broader strategic direction of the company and creating a world class offer every season.
• Performance Evaluation: Utilize market trends and customer insights to set annual goals ensuring our product portfolio remains competitive elevated and aligned with industry best practices.
• Leadership & Inspiration: Lead and inspire a team of senior leaders across Buying Design and Production departments to execute the product vision and strategy. Foster an open collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Team Development: Empower and guide your teams fostering both existing expertise and new developments to deliver highquality onbrand products.
• Inclusivity & Communication: Foster an inclusive team environment ensuring alignment with the brands vision and values that everyone feels engaged and respected.

Qualifications :

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are openminded and curious we dare to be different we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are what we stand for and how we act. 

What you need to succeed:

• Extensive and proven experience as a Product/Buying Director or similar executive role within the global fashion industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large diverse and creative teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities.
• Ability to balance creative vision with commercial viability.
• Strong understanding of fashion market trends and customer insights.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for fashion and innovation.

Additional Information :

This is a full time permanent role based at our Head Office in London. Flexibility needed to travel when required is essential.

Benefits

We provide a competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent supporting overall wellbeing and professional growth. Additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS were determined to create and maintain inclusive diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning our design ethos has always put lasting style quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!