Director of Product Development

At Superfeet wereDesigned for movement. Built to change lives. Thats not just our mission its the energy we bring to everything we do.

TheDirector of Product Development leads the team that turns big ideas into thoughtfully built Superfeet products designed to help people perform at their best. Leading Product Development and Product Engineering this role keeps the product development engine moving and is a key partner in the broader Product Department. This leader helps improve how we work reduce time-to-market and create products that help people move with greater performance confidence and comfort.

• Build and lead a high-performing Product Development team across Product Development and Product Engineering that embodiesSuperfeets Performance Amplified culture and operates in alignment with the Superfeet Guiding Behaviors
• Proactively manage and organize the workflow for all members of the Product Development team
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality execution and speed-to-market to advance the function value and profitability of our products
• Identify opportunities to improve processes reduce time-to-market and advance the function value and profitability of our products
• Contribute to the creation of the overall Product Department strategy and translate it into clear priorities plans and actions for the Product Development team
• Lead and manage the product development process
• Oversee the timely creation delivery approval and maintenance of all technical product information (including BOMs Tech Packs RSL and SOP documents) to ensure all products projects match the needs cost targets and schedule goals
• Ensure effective Product Development team communication with suppliers and vendor partners throughout the product development process
• Ensure uniformity and consistency of brand standards across all product projects

Your Skills & Abilities:

• You are a strong people leader who can build trust create clarity and keep a talented technical team moving in the same direction
• You know how to balance creativity with discipline and you bring structure to complex product development work without slowing down innovation
• You are highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple product timelines priorities and cross-functional partners at once
• You are a strong communicator who can translate technical product information into clear actions decisions and expectations for internal teams suppliers and vendor partners
• You are curious solutions-oriented and always looking for ways to improve processes reduce complexity increase speed and strengthen the function value quality and profitability of our products

Your Qualifications:

• People enjoy working with you
• You have 8 years of progressive experience leading product development technical development or commercialization in a consumer products environment
• You have experience working with modern product development environments and are familiar with tools and platforms commonly used across product development and engineering workflows includingPLM systems and CAD tools
• Experience in footwear insoles orthotics outdoor performance wellness or related product categories is strongly desired
• You have experience leading teams managing complex product development workflows and working closely with cross-functional partners suppliers and vendors to bring products from concept through commercialization
• You bring a strong understanding of product timelines cost targets quality standards brand standards and commercialization needs
• You have a track record of improving processes strengthening team execution and delivering products that meet business goals customer expectations and brand standards

Compensation: $135000.00 - $150000.00 per year paid bi-weekly Company & SMART Bonus opportunities

Location: Ferndale WA 98248 WA (Open to hybrid with in-person time spent in Ferndale)

Why JoinSuperfeet Worldwide

AtSuperfeet were fueled by performance innovation and a mission to help athletes move betterfrom the ground upultimately making a positive impact in their lives. As a leader in the insole industry we craft high-quality performance-driven insoles that support movement at every level from everyday activity to elite competitors.

We believe our employees are essential to that mission. We foster an inclusive collaborative environment that encourages growth sparks innovation and challenges the status quo every step of the way.

We take care of our team with the same commitment we bring to every product we make: we go all in. That means 100% employer-paid medical dental vision life insurance and EAP premiums so you can focus on what moves you. We build in time to recharge with paid holidays vacation sick leave and volunteer days to give back to your community. Looking ahead Weve got you covered with employer-matched 401(k) options (traditional or ROTH) and a $1000 annual donation to the charity of your choice. And to keep you performing at your beston and off the fieldyou and your family will receive free Superfeet insoles.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees employment with Superfeet will be contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply.

All applicants and employees will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race color age religion pregnancy sex sexual orientation disability gender identity gender expression national origin genetic information veteran status marital status or prior protected activity.