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Director of Product Development and Production


Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. 
With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference.


NOTE: Position will be 5x days onsite per week - NO WORK FROM HOME - at our Bell, CA office. Role will transition to our new Beverly Hills Office in January 2026.Are you a visionary in product development, sourcing, and production? Do you have the experience, connections, and instincts to build incredible apparel—at scale—while delivering on quality, cost, and compliance? If so, we want to meet you.We’re searching for a hands-on, high-energy leader to spearhead Product Development, Sourcing, and Production for a high-volume apparel division.

Supporting some of the largest retail accounts in the industry, this role requires someone who knows how to move millions of units per SKU without breaking a sweat. You’ll oversee a large team of experts and work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Design, and Technical Design to bring best-in-class products to market.This isn’t a “delegation” job—you must be someone who thrives on rolling up your sleeves and diving into the details.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:


  • Lead & Inspire – Drive a large team of Product Development, Sourcing, and Production professionals to execute with precision, speed, and margin in mind.
  • Own the Process – Oversee the entire lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time execution, cost efficiency, and compliance.
  • Be the Problem-Solver – Identify sourcing opportunities, navigate supply chain challenges, and proactively tackle potential fabric, margin, or execution issues before they become problems.
  • Have an Incredible Eye – Instinctively know how to make a product, where to make it, and how to source materials at a price that works.
  • Negotiate Like a Pro – Manage vendor relationships, allocations, and negotiations across multiple markets and suppliers.
  • Work with the Best – Collaborate with top-tier licensed brands and ensure all compliance standards are met at the highest level.

WHAT YOU BRING:


✅ 12+ years of Product Development & Sourcing experience (at least 5+ leading teams).✅ Massive volume experience—think 

hundreds of thousands to millions of units per SKU.


✅ Private label & licensed brand expertise (bonus if you’ve worked with major licensors).✅ Deep factory & vendor relationships—you know who to call and how to get things done.✅ 

Strong costing, compliance, and international trade knowledge.


✅ Exceptional negotiation skills—you get the best deals without compromising quality.✅ A hands-on leadership style—you’re not just overseeing, you’re making things happen.✅ Ability to travel as needed (including last-minute trips).

WHY YOU?


Because you thrive in high-pressure, fast-moving environments. You love the challenge of making great products, solving problems before they start, and delivering exceptional results. You’re as strategic as you are tactical and know how to bring a team along with you for the ride.If this sounds like your next big move, let’s talk. 🚀

COMPENSATION


At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).Compensation Range$150,000 - $175,000USD

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity


FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for Job Applicants


FAM LLC values your privacy. This notice outlines our practices regarding the personal information of job applicants in compliance with the CCPA.

What We Collect:

We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.

Purpose:

We use this information to evaluate your application and manage the hiring process.

Disclosure:

Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law.

Your Rights:

Under the CCPA, you have the right to access and request deletion of your personal information and to not face discrimination for exercising these rights.
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact recruiting@fambrands.com.By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.

Life at FAM Brands

Three Decades of Leadership In The Fashion Industry Founded in 1985 by Frank Zarabi, FAM Brands provides innovative fashion, design, brand development, and distribution solutions to a wide range of retail and wholesale clients and partners. Our unique performance materials and versatile apparel designs-along with our competitive pricing strategies-have enabled us to become leaders in apparel industry. Our ability to thrive, centers around impeccable design and excellent branding. Our designers and production teams collaborate closely with our factories to create exception fashion strategies and details. Our world-class brands include Marika, Balance Collection, Bally Total Fitness, Tehama, Peace and Pearls, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, Woolrich, and more. We are the trailblazers for activewear. Champions of fitness. We're for simple, elegant and vibrant designs. Our employees are star-reachers, bridge-builders, leaders and teammates. We are family-owned and operated. We are FAM Brands. We are growing and focused on strategic initiatives. Our factories are safe and our employees are valued. We are worldwide, world-class, forward-thinking and forward-looking. We work hard and believe in the work we do. We're for executional excellence and achieving our dreams. We are FAM Brands.
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