Senior Director of Product Design

<h3><strong>About the Role:</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking a Senior Director of Product Design to lead the design and development of all product that carries the Lola Blankets name. Partnering closely with the founders and cross-functional leadership, this person will be responsible for the design and product development function end-to-end — from raw material sourcing and color &amp; print direction of mainline and collaboration capsules, to net-new product categories and styles. This role will be crucial in driving development timelines to bring it all to market. The role is equal parts visionary and operator: a taste-maker with a point of view, and a builder who can run a calendar.</p> <h3><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Lead the multi-year creative vision for Lola Blankets across core assortment, seasonal collections, and limited-edition collaboration capsules, in lockstep with the brand’s strategic growth initiatives and long-range roadmap.</li> <li>Manage the Design and PD team to drive end-to-end design and product development: concept, material innovation, color &amp; print, prototyping, sampling, tech packs, and hand-off to production.</li> <li>Own sourcing strategy for new raw materials — identifying and evaluating the supply chain that meet Lola’s standards for hand, quality, and design.</li> <li>Manage the seasonal product calendar, setting clear milestones and accountability across design, development, merchandise planning, and marketing.</li> <li>Direct color, print, and pattern development, ensuring each release feels distinctly Lola — editorial, fashion-forward, and built to be covetable.</li> <li>Partner with the founders and brand leadership on ideation and execution of collaborations with designers, artists, and cultural brands.</li> <li>Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing design and product development team, shaping structure, process, and creative culture.</li> <li>Partner with marketing, ecommerce, wholesale, and retail to translate the product vision into commercially resonant assortments across DTC and multi-channel surfaces.</li> <li>Champion quality, fit, and finish standards across categories — from blankets and throws to pillows, to apparel and adjacent accessories, and beyond.</li> <li>Keep a finger on the cultural pulse: fashion, interiors, art, and beauty. Translate trends into a Lola lens rather than chasing them.</li> <li>Based full-time in New York City, working in-person from the Lola Blankets office.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed — mills, factories, trade shows, and partner meetings.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing design, color &amp; print, and product development teams.</li> <li>Proven track record at multi-channel, multi-category brands, with a strong emphasis on DTC.</li> <li>Deep expertise in textiles, materials, and soft goods development; faux fur and home or fashion textile experience is a significant plus.</li> <li>Demonstrated success building seasonal calendars and managing development timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives, including collaboration capsules.</li> <li>Established sourcing network and a point of view on what differentiates best-in-class mills and material partners.</li> <li>A distinctive eye — someone whose portfolio feels premium, editorial, and contemporary, with an instinct for the line between fashion-forward and commercial.</li> <li>Fluent in the language of merchandising and operations; able to balance creative ambition with commercial discipline.</li> <li>Exceptional leader and communicator who can attract top talent, develop direct reports, and influence across the org.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Degree in design, textiles, fashion, or related field preferred.<br></strong></p> <h3><strong>What We Offer:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO)</li> <li>401K with company match</li> <li>Flexible remote work environment</li> <li>Paid time off and holidays</li> <li>An opportunity to make a direct impact on a high-growth, design-forward brand</li> <li>A collaborative, passionate, and purpose-driven team</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h3> <p>This is a rare opportunity to shape the product identity of a brand at an inflection point — a creative leadership seat with real ownership, real resources, and the space to build something category-defining. If you believe softness can be a statement and that the most interesting brand in home textiles hasn’t been built yet, we’d love to meet you.</p>