Head of Product Development

Everyday Better Club (EBC) is a performance running apparel brand built on a simple belief:

Powering Progress. One Percent at a Time.

We create premium running apparel designed to help athletes of all levels pursue progress through movement, consistency, and community. Alongside our product line, we've built one of the fastest-growing running communities in North America, connecting thousands of runners through events, content, and shared experiences.

As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Head of Product Development to lead the evolution of our product offering and build the systems, supplier network, and development processes that will support the next stage of growth.

The Head of Product Development will own the complete product development lifecycle, from initial concept through production readiness.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in technical apparel, performance wear, athletic apparel, or outdoor products who understands how to translate product vision into commercially successful products.

You will work closely with the founders to bring seasonal collections to life while developing scalable processes that improve quality, consistency, and speed-to-market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing product development, sourcing, technical execution, supplier relationships, and production readiness across multiple seasonal launches throughout the year.

• Lead the development of all seasonal product collections.
• Build and manage product development calendars and timelines.
• Translate creative direction into executable product plans.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Establish and continuously improve product development processes.
• Maintain development schedules and ensure milestone completion.

• Collaborate with founders and creative stakeholders on seasonal direction.
• Create and manage detailed tech packs and product specifications.
• Review construction methods, garment details, and performance features.
• Oversee fit development and fit approval processes.
• Manage sample reviews and product revisions.
• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and quality expectations.

• Source and evaluate fabrics, trims, and components.
• Research new material innovations and manufacturing techniques.
• Develop fabric libraries and material standards.
• Evaluate products for functionality, comfort, durability, and performance.
• Work with suppliers to improve product quality and consistency.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturing partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and factories.
• Manage communication with domestic and international partners.
• Negotiate development costs, production costs, and timelines.
• Support supplier diversification strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality standards.

• Coordinate prototype, development, and pre-production samples.
• Manage sample tracking and revision processes.
• Organize product testing and wear testing programs.
• Collect and implement athlete and customer feedback.
• Ensure all revisions are documented and communicated effectively.

• Partner with operations and production teams to ensure launch readiness.
• Review production specifications before manufacturing begins.
• Assist with quality assurance procedures.
• Support production planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Identify risks and proactively recommend solutions.

• Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor competitive brands and market developments.
• Recommend product opportunities and category expansions.
• Help shape the future direction of the EBC product assortment.
• Contribute to long-term product strategy and roadmap planning.

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development, technical design, sourcing, or related fields.
• Experience developing performance apparel, athletic apparel, outdoor apparel, or technical products.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating and managing tech packs and product specifications.
• Experience working directly with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with product development tools and workflows.

• Experience working within running, endurance, outdoor, or athletic brands.
• Experience scaling product operations within a growing company.
• Existing supplier and manufacturing relationships.
• Experience sourcing performance fabrics and technical materials.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and product testing processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional product teams.
  

Within the first year, the successful candidate will:

• Establish a scalable product development process.
• Improve product quality and consistency across collections.
• Strengthen supplier and manufacturing relationships.
• Improve development timelines and operational efficiency.
• Successfully deliver multiple seasonal launches.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the EBC product line.

• Product Development
• Technical Apparel Development
• Technical Design
• Garment Construction
• Sourcing & Manufacturing
• Supplier Management
• Project Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Quality Assurance
• Material Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication & Leadership

• Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing brand.
• High-impact leadership role with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Direct collaboration with founders and key decision-makers.
• Ability to influence product strategy and innovation.
• Potential flexible remote work environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity for professional growth as the company scales.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Everyday Better Club

Powering Progress. One Percent at a Time