JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE: Hybrid
LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
WORK HOURS: M-F, 8-5p / 9-6p with Friday Hybrid Work Remotely
TRAVEL REQUIRMENT: 30% Travel (approx 1 week each month) Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Dominican Republic.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Director of Product Development leads the Product Development (PD) organization, balancing innovation with the commercial viability of Team Sports Apparel. This role oversees new product launches and commercialization of existing lines while ensuring operational excellence through SOPs, KPIs, and seasonal calendars. The Director partners cross-functionally across design, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and licensing partners to deliver cost-efficient, innovative, and athlete-ready products that meet performance and profitability goals. This role is both strategic and hands-on, driving product excellence while developing a high-performing team that supports Varsity Brands’ growth objective.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Product Development Lifecycle
Technical Expertise & Quality
Apply deep knowledge of garment construction, grading, trims, and finishes to ensure quality and performance.
Ensure product performance standards align with athlete needs by driving innovation in garment construction, fabrics, trims, finishes, sublimation, and performance testing.
Business & Financial Acumen
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of garment construction, grading, trims, finishes, fabrics, fabric performance, and sublimation processes, including cost and margin implications.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster accountability, drive organizational change, and develop future leaders.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Corel and Illustrator with an aptitude for learning new programs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
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Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
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HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
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Wellbeing Program
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401(k) plan with company matching
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Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
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Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
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Varsity Brands Ownership Program
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Employee Resource Groups
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St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
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Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
